Trifid Nebula
The Trifid Nebula-so called, due to it being divided into 3 lobes. The lobes appear to be separated due to bands of dark nebulae.
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About the Object
Name: | M 20, Messier 20, NGC 6514, Trifid Nebula |
Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
Distance: | 5500 light years |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 18 2 21.80 |
Position (Dec): | -23° 2' 4.96" |
Field of view: | 4.79 x 4.83 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 129.9° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical OIII | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Optical H-alpha | 656 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Optical SII | 673 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |