Trifid Nebula

Messier 20 or M20 (also designated NGC 6514) is a nebula and star cluster in the constellation Sagittarius.

 

It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764. Its name means 'divided into three lobes'.

 

M20 lies at an estimated distance of 5200 light years.

 

 

Scope: 8" Celestron telescope C8-SGT (XLT)

Mount: Vixen Sphinx SXW Equatorial Mount

Camera: Canon EOS 5D M II

Exposure: 61 seconds

ISO Speed: 2000

 

© Jeff D. Muth 2015

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