Observation by David Strange: M20 The Trifid Nebula

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Aug 07 - 23:30

Uploaded

2026 Aug 08 - 05:48

Objects

The Trifid Nebula (M20)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h02^m
Dec: -23°02'
Position angle: -173°37'

Field size

0°20' × 0°31'

Equipment

50cm f/4
Pegasus SmartEye

Exposure

56 x 10s

Location

Norman Lockyer Observatory

Target name

M20

Title

M20 The Trifid Nebula

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David Strange, 2026 Aug 08 - 05:51 UTC

This is an image captured on an iPhone from WiFi signal of the SmartEye

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