M20 - The Trifid Nebula
Copyright 2001 John Hodge
The nebula gets its name from the fact that the main cloud is tri-sected into three main sections. The distance to the Trifid is approximately 5200 light years, although there is a large disparity between various sources.
Date/Location:
July 21, 2001 Iwancio-Hodge
Observatory Bethune, SC
Instrument: SBIG ST-7 through 12" LX-200
Focal Ratio: f 10
Guiding: Auto via ST-7
Conditions: Visually clear, but with moderate high level water
vapor
Weather: 70 F, Still wind
Exposure:
Filters: None
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