Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 26, 2002

In the Center of the Trifid Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2002 is “In the Center of the Trifid Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Credit: GMOS , Gemini Observatory. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Clouds of glowing gas mingle with lanes of dark dust in the Trifid Nebula , a star forming region toward the constellation of Sagittarius . In the center, the three huge dark dust lanes that give the Trifid its name all come together.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 26, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: GMOS , Gemini Observatory
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 26, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-26-in-the-center-of-the-trifid-nebula

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