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M33: Triangulum Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2010 is “M33: Triangulum Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Manfred Konrad). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

M33: Triangulum Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Manfred Konrad Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, December 3, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 3, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Manfred Konrad
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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Source

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