Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2019

M33: The Triangulum Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2019 is “M33: The Triangulum Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rui Liao). The original explanation runs about 165 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, December 31, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rui Liao
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 31, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-december-31-m33-the-triangulum-galaxy

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