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Triangulum Galaxy  

Definition

  • One of the prominent members of the Local Group situated in the constellation Triangulum. Also known as NGC 598. M33 is a type Sc spiral galaxy seen nearly face-on. It lies 2.8 million light-years away and its diameter is 52,000 light-years. M33 is thought to be a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy. (en)

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  • M33 (en)
  • Messier 33 (en)
  • NGC 598 (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1712

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