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The Trifid Nebula (M20), Les Bildy
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The Trifid Nebula (M20)

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The Trifid Nebula (M20)

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The Trifid Nebula is an active star-forming region, containing a mix of emission (red, ionized hydrogen), reflection (blue, dust), and dark nebulae (dust). The distance to the Trifid Nebula is approximately 4,100 light-years, and it's about 42 light-years across.

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The Trifid Nebula (M20), Les Bildy