# Triangulum Galaxy (M 33)

Triangulum Galaxy (M 33) is a galaxy in the constellation Triangulum, magnitude 5.7, 1.0° × 37′ across.

The third-largest galaxy of the Local Group, a face-on spiral about twice the width of the full Moon. Its light is spread thin, so it needs dark skies and low power; then its arms and the bright star-forming region NGC 604 appear.

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere north of 59°S and never sets north of 59°N.

At its highest it stands 71° up from 50°N, 86° up from 35°N, 59° up from the equator, 24° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Galaxy
- Constellation: Triangulum
- Designations: M 33, NGC 598, Triangulum Pinwheel
- Magnitude: 5.7
- Apparent size: 1.0° × 37′
- Position: RA 1h 33.8m, Dec +30° 40′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when Triangulum Galaxy (M 33) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/M33