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Space-Trifid Nebula
This Image obtained 07 April, 2004 shows the central region of the Trifid Nebula (M20) taken by the Gemini North 8-meter Telescope on Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Located in the constellation of Sagittarius, the beautiful nebula is a much-photographed, dynamic cloud of gas and dust where stars are being born. One of the massive stars at the nebulas center was born approximately 100, 000 years ago. The nebulas distance from the Solar System remains in dispute, but it is generally agreed to be somewhere between 2, 200 to 9, 000 light years away. AFP PHOTO/ Gemini Observatory / AFP PHOTO / GEMINI OBSERVATORY / GEMINI OBSERVATORY
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This stunning print captures the mesmerizing beauty of the Space-Trifid Nebula, also known as M20. Taken on April 7,2004, by the powerful Gemini North 8-meter Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, this image showcases the central region of the nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. The Trifid Nebula is a celestial wonder that has fascinated astronomers and photographers alike due to its dynamic nature. It is a vast cloud composed of gas and dust where new stars are currently being born. At its core lies one particularly massive star that came into existence approximately 100,000 years ago. While scientists still debate its exact distance from our Solar System, estimates place it somewhere between 2,200 to 9,000 light-years away. Regardless of its precise location in space-time, there's no denying the ethereal allure emanating from this cosmic masterpiece. This photograph serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our universe and our relentless pursuit to unravel its mysteries. Its intricate details and vibrant colors remind us of both our insignificance in comparison to the vastness of space and our boundless capacity for exploration and discovery. Displayed here with permission from Agence France-Presse (AFP) through their Gemini Observatory project collaboration, this square-format print invites viewers to immerse themselves in awe-inspiring cosmic artistry while contemplating their place within an ever-expanding cosmos.
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