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Trifid Nebula: A Massive Star Factory

Posted: August 28, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: Solar System |2 Comments »

A new image of the Trifid Nebula, shows just why it is a firm favorite of astronomers, amateur and professional alike. This massive star factory is so named for the dark dust bands that trisect its glowing heart, and is a rare combination of three nebula types, revealing the fury of freshly formed stars and presaging more star birth.

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2 Comments on “Trifid Nebula: A Massive Star Factory”

  1. Kelli Garner says:
    September 26, 2009 at 4:23 am

    Really nice posts. I will be checking back here regularly.

    Reply
  2. Rashid Faridi says:
    September 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    @Kelli
    Thanks.You are welcome.
    Keep visiting.

    Reply

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