Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 14, 2006

M33: Spiral Galaxy in Triangulum

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2006 is “M33: Spiral Galaxy in Triangulum,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“The small, northern constellation Triangulum harbors this magnificent face-on spiral galaxy, M33. Its popular names include the Pinwheel Galaxy or just the Triangulum Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, September 14, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 14, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 14, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-14-m33-spiral-galaxy-in-triangulum

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