Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 5, 2023

In the Center of the Trifid Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2023 is “In the Center of the Trifid Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

A bright red gaseous nebula is pictures with three dark dust lanes meeting in the center. The top of the nebula appears blue. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, June 5, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 5, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 5, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-june-5-in-the-center-of-the-trifid-nebula

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