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M20: The Trifid Nebula
The Trifid Nebula or M20 is one of the most observed summer nebulae. It gets its distinct look from dust lanes that seem to divide the nebula into three parts. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, its distance is estimated at approximately 5,000 light years.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Créditos:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jim and Janet Castano/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-m20castano |
| Tipo: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 de Junio de 2014 a las 08:42 |
| Size: | 1731 x 1169 px |
Sobre el Objeto
| Nombre: | M20, Trifid Nebula |
| Distance: | 3500 light years |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Categoría: | Nebulae |
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Coordenadas
| Posición (AR): | 18 2 26.90 |
| Posición (Dec): | -22° 59' 11.33" |
| Campo visual: | 12.22 x 8.25 arcminutes |
| Orientación: | North is 125.8° right of vertical |
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Colores y Filtros
| Banda | Longitud de Onda | Telescopio |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |