✨ Triangulum
Tri · triangle · Northern sky
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Triangulum is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning triangle; stars within it are named in the genitive form Trianguli.
Facts about Triangulum
| Constellation | Triangulum |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Tri |
| Genitive (Latin) | Trianguli |
| Meaning | triangle |
| Brightest star | Alaybasan (apparent magnitude 3) |
| Area | 132 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
| Messier objects here | 1 |
Deep-sky objects in Triangulum
- M33 — Triangulum/Pinwheel Galaxy
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