Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2009

The Trifid Nebula in Stars and Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2009 is “The Trifid Nebula in Stars and Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). 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, July 7, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 7, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
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, July 7, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-7-the-trifid-nebula-in-stars-and-dust

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