Triangulum Galaxy is a spiral (Sc) galaxy 2.81 million light-years from the Sun, in Triangulum. Its light has travelled 2.81 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | M 33, NGC 598, UGC 1117, MCG 5-4-69 |
| Type | Spiral (Sc) |
| Distance | 2.81 million light-years (NED-1D average) |
| Radius | 28,120 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -18.46 |
| Constellation | Triangulum |
| Position (J2000) | RA 23.4630°, Dec 30.6581° |
The light you see left 2.8 million years ago, when earlier kinds of human were making stone tools. At the speed of light, crossing its 56,240 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).