M 33
 

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Description: Commonly known as The Pinwheel Galaxy, M 33 is a member of our local group of about 40 galaxies. In colorful counterpoint to the many young blue stars are several red emission nebulae, including NGC 604, the red knot to the lower left of the galactic nucleus.
 
Constellation: Triangulum
 
Distance: 2.8 million light years
 
Apparent Size: 69' x 42'
 
Date: 11 and 13 september 2005
 
Equipment: FSQ 106 @ f/5, ST2000XM, MI-250
 
Exposure: L(HaR)GB: 165-95-45-45-45 minutes