Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Starbirth in the Trifid Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 1999 is “Starbirth in the Trifid Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hester (Arizona St. U) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“Tremendous pillars of gas and dust are being boiled away in the Trifid Nebula . In the center of the picturesque Trifid lies a young hot star, located above and to the right of this picture .”
— APOD editors, June 7, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 7, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Hester (Arizona St. U) et al., WFPC2, HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words