Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 9, 2012

NGC 1579: Trifid of the North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2012 is “NGC 1579: Trifid of the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Colorful NGC 1579 resembles the better known Trifid Nebula, but lies much farther north in planet Earth’s sky, in the heroic constellation Perseus .”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2012

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At a glance

Date: March 9, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 9, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-9-ngc-1579-trifid-of-the-north

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