Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2005

The Trifid Nebula from CFHT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2005 is “The Trifid Nebula from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 123 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 towards the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 31, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-31-the-trifid-nebula-from-cfht

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