Triangulum Galaxy - M33 Variant:Canvas As seen from Earth

As seen from Earth

Night fell on the top of this volcanic ridge plunging into the abyss below us

Studying these relatively nearby galaxies helps scientists better understand structures seen in a much more distant universe

" The photo was released in December 2020 as an example of one of the largest

The galaxies in this scene that are farthest away – the tiniest galaxies that are located well behind the cluster – look nothing like the spiral and elliptical galaxies observed in the local universe

Triangulum Galaxy - M33 Variant:Canvas As seen from EarthThe Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33, M 33) is a spiral galaxy approximately 3 million light years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. The Triangulum Galaxy is the third largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy and about 44 other smaller galaxies.