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Shreejaya Karantha

Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the week

Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its original observations. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI))
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What it is: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)

Where it is: 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

When it was shared: April 20, 2026

There are speckles, horns, and a series of colorful, glowing ridges. No, it's not an underwater creature — it's the latest breathtaking portrait of the Trifid Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

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