M33 Spiral Galaxy in Triangulum

M33 Spiral Galaxy
M33 Luminance only

M33 is the smallest spiral galaxy in the local group of galaxies. It is close enough that it is visible with the naked eye under dark skies. Also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, it has an HII nucleus, meaning new stars are being actively formed there.

  • 12-inch LX600 telescope
  • SBIG STF-8300EN CCD
  • 60 x 90 seconds luminance only
  • 1661px x 1247px
  • October 2020