Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 14, 2004

Nearby Spiral M33

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2004 is “Nearby Spiral M33,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Richard Hammar). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“Spiral galaxy M33 is a mid-sized member of our Local Group of Galaxies . M33 is also called the Triangulum Galaxy for the constellation in which it resides.”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 14, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Richard Hammar
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 14, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-december-14-nearby-spiral-m33

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