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| Object Info | |
| Object Name | M20 - NGC6514 - The Trifid Nebula |
| Type | Emission/Reflection Nebula |
| Centered at: | RA: 18h 02m 18s Dec: -23°02'00" |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Size | 30 light years |
| Distance | 2,300 light years |
| Age | ? |
| Dimensions | 29 x 27 arcminutes |
| Image Field | 27'45" x 18'46" |
| Notes |
First light of ST10 on the C11 with f6.3 focal reducer.
The focal reducer in it's location on the AO7 acts as f6.6 giving a 27.75 x 18.76 field. |
| Taken from: |
Tin Shed Observatory
Gold Coast, Queensland Long - Lat = 153:23.54E - 27:56.8S |
| On: | 6-4-2003 |