Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 1, 2003

A Beautiful Trifid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2003 is “A Beautiful Trifid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jim and Janet Castano, Adam Block , NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“The beautiful Trifid Nebula (aka M20) , a photogenic study in cosmic contrasts, lies about 5,000 light-years away toward the nebula rich constellation Sagittarius.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 1, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jim and Janet Castano, Adam Block , NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 1, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-1-a-beautiful-trifid

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