About Triangulum Galaxy (M33)

Triangulum Galaxy stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

This makes it a good target for beginners.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

It offers less structure than some of the brightest galaxies.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Triangulum

Distance

3000000 ly

Size

62.0' x 39.0'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

5.7