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
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
Coordinates
| 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 |
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |