Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of the Trifid Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2008 is “In the Center of the Trifid Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( Observatorio del Teide )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.
From the explanation
“Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula , a star forming region toward the constellation of Sagittarius . In the center, the three prominent dust lanes that give the Trifid its name all come together.”
— APOD editors, June 30, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 30, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez ( Observatorio del Teide )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 130 words