Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Infrared Trifid
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2015 is “Infrared Trifid,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: J. Rho ( SSC/Caltech ), JPL-Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“The Trifid Nebula, also known as Messier 20 , is easy to find with a small telescope, a well known stop in the nebula rich constellation Sagittarius .”
— APOD editors, July 25, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 25, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: J. Rho ( SSC/Caltech ), JPL-Caltech , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 118 words