NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has revisited a fascinating formation known as the “Cosmic Sea Lemon” within the Trifid Nebula, located 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. Originally captured in 1997, the nebula was re-photographed to celebrate Hubble’s 36th anniversary. The new image reveals changes over nearly three decades, such as the lengthening of a plasma jet and the expansion of colorful regions, offering insights into star formation in this active stellar nursery. Hubble, initially expected to last 15 years, continues to operate and capture stunning images, with its mission now extended into the mid-2030s.
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NASA just dropped a stunning new Hubble image of a ‘Cosmic Sea Lemon’ 5,000 light-years away
