This amazing object, located in the deep sky in the constellation Triangulum, is in a good position for your telescope.
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M33) is the third largest member of the Local Group of galaxies. It is located in the constellation Triangulum.
Credit: Bernhard Hubble
- Dave Eichner, editor emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages evening sky watchers to observe the Pinwheel Galaxy.
- The Pinwheel Galaxy is also known by its alternative designation, the Triangulum Galaxy.
- It was listed by Charles Messier as the 33rd entry in his list of obscure objects, henceforth known as Messier 33.
- This galaxy holds the distinction as the third largest member of the Local Group, a galaxy group that also includes the Milky Way.
In this episode, Astronomy Magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eichler invites you to head out in the evening and observe the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy. Charles Messier made this spiral galaxy the 33rd entry in his list of faint objects that were not comets. It is the third largest member of the Local Group, which also includes our galaxy. May you be successful!
You can see it here.
