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Trifid Nebula Collection

The Trifid Nebula, located in the Sagittarius constellation, is a breathtaking sight to behold

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation. Creator: NASA

Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation. Creator: NASA
Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation. The Trifid Nebula, (Messier 20), consists of an open cluster of stars; an emission nebula, a reflection nebula and a dark nebula

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: A panorama of the Milky Way

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Milky Way around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud

The Milky Way around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud
A mosaic of the region around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud and Dark Horse dark nebula complex. The field takes in the Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula at bottom to the Eagle Nebula at top left

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Northern Trifid Nebula

The Northern Trifid Nebula, also known as NGC 1579, located in the constellation Perseus

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Sagittarius Triplet featuring the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559

The Sagittarius Triplet featuring the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559
The Sagittarius Triplet featuring the Lagoon Nebula, the Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Trifid Nebula

The Trifid Nebula
Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula, a star forming region about 9, 000 light years in the distance toward the constellation of Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Dark Horse and Snake Nebulae in Ophiuchus

The Dark Horse and Snake Nebulae in Ophiuchus
The region around the Pipe Nebula (B78), the main part of the naked-eye formation of dark nebulas called the Dark Horse. In photos it breaks up into patches of dark nebulosity

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Milky Way

The Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula to the Omega Nebula including the red/blue Trifid nebula and the Sagittarius star cloud

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula
M8, the Lagoon Nebula and Messier 20, the Trifid Nebula

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: M20, The Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

M20, The Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: The Trifid Nebula located in Sagittarius

The Trifid Nebula located in Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Trifid Nebula M20, optical image C017 / 3720

Trifid Nebula M20, optical image C017 / 3720
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514), optical image. The Trifid Nebula lies around 9000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Trifid Nebula M20, Hubble image C017 / 3721

Trifid Nebula M20, Hubble image C017 / 3721
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Trifid Nebula M20

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Optical image of the Trifid nebula in Sagittarius

Optical image of the Trifid nebula in Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Lagoon and Trifid nebulae

Lagoon and Trifid nebulae. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8, centre right) and the Trifid nebula (M20, upper right)

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: True-colour UK Schmidt image of Trifid Nebula M20

True-colour UK Schmidt image of Trifid Nebula M20
Trifid Nebula. True-colour optical image derived from UK Schmidt plates of the Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514) in the constellation Sagittarius

Background imageTrifid Nebula Collection: Trifid Nebula

Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514), optical image. Part of this nebula (cloud of gas and dust) glows red due to the ionisation of the hydrogen gas by the hot and bright stars born at its centre


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The Trifid Nebula, located in the Sagittarius constellation, is a breathtaking sight to behold. This giant star-forming cloud of gas and dust, spanning an impressive 5 light-years across, captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, it's no wonder this celestial wonder was captured by NASA. In this stunning image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), we witness a stellar nursery being torn apart by powerful forces. The Trifid Nebula reveals itself as a chaotic yet harmonious dance of creation and destruction. Stars are born within its depths while others meet their fiery demise. This Atlas Image mosaic showcases the grandeur of the Trifid Nebula, also known as Messier 20 and NGC 6514. Spanning over 14. 8 x 20 degrees on the sky, it offers us a glimpse into this mesmerizing star forming region nestled within Sagittarius. As we explore further into the cosmos, we encounter other celestial wonders such as the Lagoon Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius. These neighboring beauties add to the splendor of our galactic panorama - the Milky Way stretching across vast distances. Amongst these cosmic marvels stands out none other than the Trifid Nebula itself - an ethereal masterpiece painted on nature's canvas with hues that defy imagination. Its intricate filaments intertwine like delicate brushstrokes against a backdrop of endless darkness. Venturing deeper into space around Small Sagittarius Star Cloud unveils even more hidden treasures within our galaxy's embrace. The Milky Way envelopes us with its sheer magnitude while revealing glimpses of distant stars twinkling amidst interstellar clouds. And finally, let us not forget about its northern counterpart - The Northern Trifid Nebula - another spectacle waiting to be discovered in all its glory.