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Trifid Nebula M20

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The Trifid Nebula, M20 in the constellation Sagittarius.  This photograph was taken on August 5, 2005.  The exposure was 45 seconds at ISO 1600 processed in NeatImage and Photoshop Elements. Single Exposure.  This an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius.

 

Trifid Nebula Information:
M20
NGC 6514
Other description: Nebula with dust.
Constellation: Sgr
Dreyer description: A magnificent (or otherwise interesting) object! Very bright, very large, trifid (three-lobed), double star involved; = M20.
Magnitude: 6.3
RA: 18h 02m 37.9s Dec: -23°02'07" 
RA: 18h 02m 18.0s Dec: -23°02'00" (Epoch 2000)
Size:29.0'
Hour angle: 00h 41m 17.2s Air mass: 1.88
From SAO 186204: 
Angular separation: 01°22'32" 
Position angle: +344°44'

   

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