Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Center of the Trifid Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2020 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 155 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening at the center of the Trifid Nebula? Three prominent dust lanes that give the Trifid its name all come together.”
— APOD editors, November 1, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 1, 2020
- 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 155 words