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NASA released a close-up Hubble image of the Trifid Nebula as part of the telescope's 36th anniversary coverage.
The Trifid Nebula is a star-forming region about 5,000 light-years away, where dust, gas and young stars create complex visible-light structures.
The release is a reminder that Hubble remains scientifically and publicly important even in the Webb era.
Why It Matters
Long-running space telescopes continue to produce valuable science and public engagement decades after launch.
What to Watch
Watch anniversary data releases and cross-comparisons between Hubble and Webb views of star-forming regions.
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