Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2004

Sagittarius Triplet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2004 is “Sagittarius Triplet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“These three bright nebulae are often featured in telescopic tours of the constellation Sagittarius and the view toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. In fact, 18th century cosmic tourist Charles Messier cataloged two of them; M8, the nebula above and left of center, and colorful M20 at the lower left.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-september-9-sagittarius-triplet

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