The Trifid Nebula is an H II region located in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764. Its name means 'divided into three lobes'.
Distance to Earth: 5,200 light years
Constellation: Sagittarius
The Trifid Nebula is an H II region located in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764. Its name means 'divided into three lobes'.
Distance to Earth: 5,200 light years
Constellation: Sagittarius