Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Light, Dark, and Dusty Trifid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 2024 is “The Light, Dark, and Dusty Trifid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Edelmaier and Gabriele Gegenbauer). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

The Light, Dark, and Dusty Trifid
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Edelmaier and Gabriele Gegenbauer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Messier 20 , popularly known as the Trifid Nebula, lies about 5,000 light-years away toward the nebula rich constellation Sagittarius.”

— APOD editors, August 10, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 10, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Edelmaier and Gabriele Gegenbauer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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