Herschel 59 and Messier 33

Date: 27 November 2024|

Altitude: 76 - 88 degrees

Pixel scale: 0.86" per pixel

Total exposure time: 58 minutes

B filter: 32 x 44 seconds

V filter: 32 x 36 seconds

R filter: 32 x 30 seconds

Herschel 59 is also known as Messier 33, NGC 598 and either the “Pinwheel Galaxy” or

“Triangulum Galaxy”.

Galaxy: Classification SA(s)cd HII

Constellation: Triangumum

Diameter: ~65,000 light years

Notes

Part of the "Local Group" and part of Lyon Galaxy Group 11, the "NGC224 Group". Contains

several HII regions and star clouds with NGC and IC designations.