Trifid Nebula in visible light
This picture shows aˆàfamiliar visible-light view of the Trifid Nebula from a small telescope on the ground.
Credit:ESO/G†ábor T†th
About the Image
Id: | eso1504g |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 4 February 2015, 12:00 |
Size: | 3840 x 2708 px |
About the Object
Name: | M 20, Messier 20, Trifid Nebula |
Type: | • Solar System : Nebula : Appearance : Emission • Solar System : Nebula : Appearance : Reflection • Solar System : Nebula : Appearance : Dark |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Category: | • Nebulae |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 18 2 2.89 |
Position (Dec): | -22° 57' 22.10" |
Field of view: | 29.01 x 20.46 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 129.6° left of vertical |
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