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This is one of the most beautiful sights in this galactic "neighborhood".
Trifid is easy to spot in the summer constellation Sagittarius, "above" (north of) the brighter Lagoon Nebula.
Even binoculars will do on a dark night.
But don't expect to see the intense colors only a time-exposure photo will show.

Wallpaper, anyone?

1 posted on 04/23/2002 11:08:49 PM PDT by petuniasevan
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To: MozartLover; Joan912; NovemberCharlie; snowfox; Dawgsquat; viligantcitizen; theDentist; grlfrnd...
Awesome APOD PING!
2 posted on 04/23/2002 11:10:48 PM PDT by petuniasevan
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While I rarely understand the science and physics behind astronomy, I very much appreciate its awesome beauty. Wow.
7 posted on 04/24/2002 12:21:31 PM PDT by Joan912
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