Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 1998

M20: The Trifid Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 1998 is “M20: The Trifid Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Unspeakable beauty and unimaginable bedlam can be found together in the Trifid Nebula . Also known as M20, this photogenic nebula is visible with good binoculars in the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, March 31, 1998

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At a glance

Date: March 31, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-march-31-m20-the-trifid-nebula

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