Trifid of the North Nebula (NGC 1579) in the Constellation Perseus

Dark dust lanes reflecting blue starlight surround the massive young star's red hydrogen alpha light.

Source: NGC 1579, Trifid of the North; Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona


P8: 33.3 x 45.5 cm. (13.1 x 17.9 in.)

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