NASA reveals cosmic ‘space slug’ in dazzling new images
NASA reveals cosmic ‘space slug’ in dazzling new images
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
NASA releases new Hubble images of the Trifid Nebula for its 36th anniversary.
Images reveal a 'space slug' cloud shaped by stellar winds and star birth activity.
Comparing past and present views helps scientists track star evolution and nebula dynamics.
Hubble celebrates with stunning Trifid Nebula images
NASA has celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope by releasing stunning new images of the Trifid Nebula, situated approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth. These images showcase remarkable changes observed in the nebula since it was first documented in 1997. The most striking feature is a luminous, slug-shaped cloud, sculpted by the powerful stellar winds and intense star birth activity within the nebula.
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