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Triangulum Galaxy

Triangulum Galaxy spiral

Triangulum Galaxy, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy, is located in the constellation Triangulum, and is best seen in winter.

Triangulum Galaxy is magnitude 5.72, is 2.73 million light-years away, and is 70.8' x 41.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Triangulum Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Pinwheel Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 5.72
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 2.73 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 70.8' x 41.7''
      1. NGC:
      2. 598
      1. Messier #:
      2. M33

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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