Imaginary #Nebula Number 2
based on the #TrifidNebula
#AIArt created with #MidJourneyAI
from the collections at theotherpages.org

Imagining the skies above Stella Nova for #Emissary, the planned #sequel to #Ion

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M20 Trifid Nebula - telescope processed image. The Trifid Nebula (M20) is a stellar nursery in Sagittarius. It's a colorful mix of emission (red), reflection (blue), and dark nebulae that appears split into three lobes by dust lanes.

M20 Trifid Nebula - unprocessed image. M20 is a "cosmic trifecta," as it's one of the few objects that displays three types of nebulae at once: emission (red), reflection (blue), and dark.

Good Wednesday morning. Here are some results from last night’s observations by the s50. First up is #M20 #TrifidNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

#M20 #Trifidnebula #space clouds were drifting in but I still got some telescope time.

A large cloud with a blue lobe at top and a red lobe at bottom, overlaid with numerous stars.

Have you seen the #Trifidnebula yet? Messier 20 or M20 is one of the many binocular treasures in the direction of the center of our #MilkyWay. The Trifid nebula is a fuzzy patch above the Lagoon nebula, seen in the same binocular field. 🌌🔭
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📸 Andrea Iorio.

Lagoon and Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

Toward the center of the Milky Way lies this very busy area in Sagittarius contains the Lagoon Nebula and the Trifid Nebula as well as many smaller star clusters.

Canon EOS R5m2, 100-500mm lens, 223mm and f/5, 60s exposures.
#astrophotography #LagoonNebula #TrifidNebula #M8 #M20 #nebula #milkyway

A deep-space image of the Trifid Nebula (M20), a vibrant and complex star-forming region. The nebula shows bright red emission areas, blue reflection zones, and dark dust lanes. The red region is roughly divided into three parts by dark clouds, giving the nebula its “trifid” name. Above and to the right, sculpted pillars and jets shaped by young stars are visible. The entire nebula spans about the size of a full moon in Earth’s sky and is surrounded by faint stars against the backdrop of the Milky Way.

📸 A Beautiful Trifid

📅 APOD – July 9, 2025
📷 Credit: Alessandro Cipolat Bares

#APOD #TrifidNebula #M20 #Nebula #Astronomy #Space #Astrophotography #Cosmos #Stars #ReflectionNebula #EmissionNebula #DarkNebula #StarFormation #Sagittarius #DeepSky #NightSky #StellarNursery #Hubble #StellarSnap

A wide-field image showing a dense starfield in the constellation Sagittarius, featuring two prominent nebulae: the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20). The Lagoon appears as a large reddish-pink cloud with glowing gas and embedded young stars. Above it, the Trifid Nebula shows a red region split by dark dust lanes and a blue reflection nebula. The background is filled with stars and subtle clouds of interstellar dust, captured in stunning infrared and visible-light detail.

📸 Rubin’s First Look: A Sagittarius Skyscape
Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae glow in this epic wide-field view from the new Rubin Observatory.
📅 June 25, 2025
📷 @vrubinobs.bsky.social
#RubinObservatory #LagoonNebula #TrifidNebula #M8 #M20 #Sagittarius #MilkyWay #APOD #Astrophotography #StellarSnap

First Look: Rubin Observatory's STUNNING Image!
Captured by the Most Powerful Space Camera!
#RubinObservatory #TrifidNebula #LagoonNebula #AstronomyNews #SpacePhotography #KantipurPlanetarium #NepalToTheStars #CosmicWonders #NASA #TelescopeView #DigitalSky

Processed image of the M20 - Trifid Nebula.

Unprocessed image of the M20 - Trifid Nebula.

Good morning everyone. Woke up a bit earlier this morning and had way more observation time. For the first observation, here is #M20 - #TrifidNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

A breathtaking infrared image of the Trifid Nebula (M20) captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope. This false-color view reveals glowing dust filaments and newborn stars hidden within the nebula's dust and gas clouds. The Trifid, approximately 30 light-years across and 5,500 light-years away, is a vibrant stellar nursery in the constellation Sagittarius.

Astronomy Picture from 07/07/2007

Infrared Trifid

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070707.html


#TrifidNebula #M20 #InfraredAstronomy #SpitzerSpaceTelescope #StarBirth #Nebula #Sagittarius #DeepSpace #CosmicWonder #AstronomyPhotography #Space #NASA #StellarNursery

Stunning telescopic image showcasing the Trifid Nebula (M20) and Lagoon Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius, with a brightly overexposed Mars visible in the upper right. The vibrant colors and cosmic dust contrast beautifully against the star-studded backdrop. Captured in Camp Hancock, Oregon, this image highlights the beauty of deep-sky objects.

Astronomy Picture from 15/06/2001

Messiers and Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010615.html


#Astrophotography #Space #Nebula #M8 #M20 #TrifidNebula #LagoonNebula #Mars #Sagittarius #DeepSky #Cosmology #Astronomy #NightSky #Celestial

I spent eight nights imaging the Trifid Nebula from my bortle 6 backyard. I have always really liked the red and blue of this nebula and wanted to improve on my previous images.

Total 17.5 hrs

#trifidnebula #m20 #astrophotography #nightimages #astronomy #deepsky #deepskyphotography

Colorful, roughly spherical cloud-like ball of gas in space, with many stars in the background. The clouds look pale orange outside and light blue inside.

Meet the #Trifidnebula (M20), a colorful birthplace of #stars. Tameem Altameemi in United Arab Emirates captured this view on May 24. Thank you, Tameem! 🌌🔭📸
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A breathtaking image of the Trifid Nebula (M20), showcasing its vibrant red and blue hues. The nebula's chaotic yet beautiful structure is visible, highlighting the energetic star formation processes within. Dark dust filaments contrast against the glowing gas. This stunning celestial object is located in the constellation Sagittarius, and its light, which took 3000 years to reach us, reveals an incredible spectacle of cosmic creation.

Astronomy Picture from 31/05/2005

The Trifid Nebula from CFHT

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050531.html


#TrifidNebula #M20 #Nebula #StarFormation #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #Sagittarius #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #CosmicBeauty #Stars #Galaxy #NASA

A stunning false-color image of three nebulae (M8, M20, and NGC 6559) in the Sagittarius constellation. These stellar nurseries, approximately 5,000 light-years away, are captured using narrowband filters, highlighting sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen emissions in red, green, and blue respectively. The image showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details of these cosmic wonders against the backdrop of the Milky Way.

Astronomy Picture from 02/11/2007

Three Nebulae in Narrow Band

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap071102.html


#Nebula #Astrophotography #MilkyWay #M8 #LagoonNebula #M20 #TrifidNebula #NGC6559 #Sagittarius #Narrowband #DeepSky #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy

A stunning telescopic view of the Sagittarius constellation showcasing the vibrant Lagoon Nebula (M8) and Trifid Nebula (M20). The bright, overexposed planet Mars is visible in the upper right, near its closest approach to Earth since 1988. Captured in Oregon's clear night sky.

Astronomy Picture from 15/06/2001

Messiers and Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010615.html


#Astrophotography #DeepSkyObjects #Sagittarius #M8 #LagoonNebula #M20 #TrifidNebula #Mars #NightSky #Space #Cosmology #Astronomy #Stars #Nebulae #Celestial

A stunning image of the Trifid Nebula (M20) and the open star cluster Messier 21 (M21) in the Sagittarius constellation. The Trifid Nebula, a vibrant mix of pink and blue hues, is a young star-forming region, while M21, a scattering of bright stars, appears older. Both celestial objects are approximately 5,000 light-years away but are not connected. The image showcases the contrast between these two cosmic wonders against a backdrop of countless stars.

Astronomy Picture from 24/08/2018

Messier 20 and 21

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180824.html


#TrifidNebula #Messier20 #M20 #Messier21 #M21 #Sagittarius #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Nebula #StarCluster #CosmicBeauty #Space #Astronomy #Stars #Galaxy

A stunning composite image of three bright nebulae in Sagittarius: the Lagoon Nebula (M8), the Trifid Nebula (M20), and NGC 6559. These stellar nurseries, approximately 5000 light-years away, are captured in vibrant colors inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers, showcasing ionized hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Messier's open star cluster M21 is also visible.

Astronomy Picture from 24/06/2016

Sagittarius Sunflowers

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160624.html


#astrophotography #nebula #milkyway #space #astronomy #sagittarius #m8 #lagoonnebula #m20 #trifidnebula #ngc6559 #stellarnursery #deepsky #cosmostography #van gogh

A stunning composite image showcasing the Lagoon Nebula (M8), the Trifid Nebula (M20), and NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation. These vibrant emission nebulae, located approximately 5,000 light-years away, are stellar nurseries glowing with red hydrogen gas and, in the case of the Trifid, blue reflected starlight. The image captures the vastness and detail of these celestial wonders, highlighting their contrasting colors and textures.

Astronomy Picture from 27/07/2017

A Sagittarius Triplet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170727.html


#CosmicBeauty #Nebulae #Sagittarius #MilkyWay #M8 #LagoonNebula #M20 #TrifidNebula #NGC6559 #Astrophotography #Space #Stars #StellarNursery #DeepSpace

Infrared image of the Trifid Nebula (Messier 20) taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope. The false-color image reveals glowing dust clouds and newborn stars within this 30 light-year wide nebula, located 5,500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. The image showcases the nebula's intricate structure and the numerous stars forming within its dusty filaments.

Astronomy Picture from 13/02/2020

Spitzer's Trifid

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200213.html


#TrifidNebula #Messier20 #InfraredUniverse #SpitzerSpaceTelescope #StellarNursery #Nebula #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #StarBirth #SagittariusConstellation #DeepSpace #NASA

A stunning image of the Trifid Nebula (M20), showcasing its vibrant pink and blue hues. Dark dust filaments contrast against the bright, glowing gas created by energetic star formation. This nebula in Sagittarius is a spectacle of cosmic beauty, with light from 3000 years ago reaching our eyes today. Light takes about 50 years to cross the nebula itself.

Astronomy Picture from 24/04/2002

The Trifid Nebula from AAO

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020424.html


#TrifidNebula #M20 #Nebula #StarFormation #Sagittarius #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy #DeepSpace #Stars #Galaxy #NASA #CosmicBeauty #Universe

A breathtaking image of the Trifid Nebula (M20), a vibrant nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. Red glowing gas from high-energy starlight interacting with interstellar hydrogen is visible, contrasted by dark dust filaments. Bright young stars illuminate the blue reflection nebula within this 50-light-year-wide region of star formation. Light from this nebula, approximately 3000 light-years away, has traveled for millennia to reach us.

Astronomy Picture from 13/08/2007

The Trifid Nebula in Stars and Dust

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070813.html


#TrifidNebula #M20 #Nebula #StarFormation #Sagittarius #Space #Astronomy #Cosmos #Astrophotography #DeepSpace #Stars #NASA #SpacePorn #CosmicBeauty #NightSky

The #TrifidNebula captured with #EdgeHD9.25 and #asi2600mcPro using the #ASIAir, and processed using the #RCAstro suite in #Pixinsight.