Trifid Collection

Trifid suncress, Heliophila trifida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Bejuco de Santiago, Aristolochia trilobata (Trifid birthwort, Aristolochia trifida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund

Curtis British Entomology Plate 439
Orthoptera: Acrydium subulatum = Tetrix subulata [Plant: Bidens tripartita (Trifid Double-tooth)] Date: 1824-39

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

The Northern Trifid Nebula, also known as NGC 1579, located in the constellation Perseus

The Trifid Nebula
Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula, a star forming region about 9, 000 light years in the distance toward the constellation of Sagittarius

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula
M8, the Lagoon Nebula and Messier 20, the Trifid Nebula

The Trifid Nebula located in Sagittarius

Spitzer Space Telescope comparison views in visible light and infrared of the glowing Trifid Nebula, a giant star-forming cloud of gas and dust located 5, 400 light-years away in the Sagittarius

Spitzer Space Telescope composite comparison visible-light and infrared views of the glowing Trifid Nebula, a giant star-forming cloud of gas and dust located in the constellation Sagittarius

Optical image of the Trifid nebula in Sagittarius

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Trifid, a word that encompasses various intriguing elements in the realms of nature and astronomy. From the delicate Trifid suncress (Heliophila trifida) to the captivating Bejuco de Santiago (Aristolochia trilobata), this term holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. In the world of entomology, Curtis British Entomology Plate 439 showcases a mesmerizing depiction of Trifid's allure. Meanwhile, in the vast expanse of space, we are greeted by widefield views of nebulae in Sagittarius, where one can witness a star forming region known as the Trifid Nebula. The Northern Trifid Nebula stands as a celestial marvel within Sagittarius' constellation. Its ethereal beauty is further enhanced when it intertwines with another cosmic wonder - The Lagoon Nebula. Together they create an awe-inspiring sight that leaves stargazers spellbound. As our exploration expands beyond what meets the eye, technology aids us in unraveling deeper mysteries. The Spitzer Space Telescope provides us with comparison views in visible light and infrared of the glowing Trifid Nebula. These composite images offer glimpses into its intricate details and unveil hidden wonders that lie beneath its surface. Located amidst countless stars and galaxies within Sagittarius lies this enigmatic entity - The Trifid Nebula. It beckons astronomers and dreamers alike to delve into its depths and discover new insights about our universe's grand tapestry. Truly, whether it be on Earth or among distant stars, there is something undeniably captivating about anything bearing the name "trifid. " It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and vastness, there exists harmony waiting to be explored – both within ourselves and throughout the cosmos.