Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier 20 and 21

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2020 is “Messier 20 and 21,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Emanuele Petrilli). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Messier 20 and 21
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Emanuele Petrilli Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The beautiful Trifid Nebula, also known as Messier 20, is easy to find with a small telescope in the nebula rich constellation Sagittarius. About 5,000 light-years away, the colorful study in cosmic contrasts shares this well-composed, nearly 1 degree wide field with open star cluster Messier 21 (right).”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 6, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Emanuele Petrilli
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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