M20: The Trifid Nebula Wide

M20: The Trifid Nebula Wide

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.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/ Lawrence Johnson and Kathy Ortega/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-m20johnson
Type:Observation
Release date:June 7, 2014, 8:41 a.m.
Size:1773 x 1388 px

About the Object

Name:M20
Constellation:Sagittarius
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):18 2 53.12
Position (Dec):-22° 45' 28.01"
Field of view:106.48 x 83.36 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 149.8° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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Broad Band		555 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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