Messier 20 (M20) is an emission nebula in the Sagittarius constellation. Its alternative designation is NGC 6514. M20 is also known as the Trifid Nebula. Images shows M20 and adjacent nebulae.
Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ. Local telescope operation and gray scale frames by Adam Block, University of Arizona. Pure RGB image, binned 1×1, total time 175 minutes. Processing by JDS.
In memory of the late Dr. Lawrence A. Cone of Palm Springs, CA.
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