The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VISTA survey telescope has revealed a beautiful new aspect of the Trifid Nebula, a star formation area that sits around 5,200 light years away from Earth, in the direction of the galactic center. By observing and imaging the nebula in infrared light, astronomers can look through the dust-filled, central parts of the Milky Way to expose new objects. .. Continue Reading Infrared imaging shows Triffid Nebula in a new light
Section: Space
Tags: European Southern Observatory, Galaxy, Imaging, Infrared, Nebula, Stars, Telescope
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