Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of the Trifid Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2015 is “In the Center of the Trifid Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Martin Pugh ; Processing: Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula , a star forming region toward the constellation of the Archer ( Sagittarius ). In the center, the three prominent dust lanes that give the Trifid its name all come together.”
— APOD editors, October 11, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 11, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Martin Pugh ; Processing: Robert Gendler
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words