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Old 31-08-2019, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Placidus View Post
The picture tells a story. There are many overlapping dark clouds, some of which are no doubt brewing new stars in their tummies. The Trifid is in full star-formation mode. Toward 2 o'clock is a mature open cluster, after it is all over. Very well composed.

As others have said, the contrast between the Trifid and the surrounds is beautifully done.
Thanks Mike and Trish.
I quite like this orientation versus a version rotated almost 90 degrees with same FOV some years ago. Would like to say it was talent, but in reality just chipping away collecting data hoping for the best.
Appreciate the words of encouragement and glad it appealed
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