Observation by Steve Knight: M20 & M8

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2026 May 18 - 23:53

Uploaded

2026 May 25 - 23:23

Objects

The Trifid Nebula (M20)
The Lagoon Nebula (M8)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h05^m
Dec: -24°13'
Position angle: -89°05'

Field size

3°49' × 2°08'

Equipment

Seestar S30 Pro

Exposure

225 minutes of 30 sec exposures

Location

Hoya Grande, La Palma

Target name

M20 & M8

Title

M20 & M8

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