M 33 |
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Description: |
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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. |
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Constellation: |
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Triangulum |
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Distance: |
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2.8 million light years |
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Apparent Size: |
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69' x 42' |
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Date: |
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11 and 13 september 2005 |
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Equipment: |
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FSQ 106 @ f/5, ST2000XM, MI-250 |
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Exposure: |
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L(HaR)GB: 165-95-45-45-45 minutes |
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