Trifid Nebula - Wikipedia
WEBThe Trifid Nebula (catalogued as Messier 20 or M20 and as NGC 6514) is an H II region in the north-west of Sagittarius in a star-forming region in the Milky Way's Scutum–Centaurus Arm. [3] It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764. [4] Its name means 'three-lobe'.
Messier 20 (The Trifid Nebula) - Science@NASA
WEBDiscovered by Charles Messier in 1764, M20 is a star-forming nebula located 9,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. Also known as the Trifid Nebula, M20 has an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and can be spotted with a small telescope. It is best observed during August.
The Trifid Nebula - AstroBackyard
WEBCataloged as Messier 20, the Trifid Nebula is a magnitude +6.3 H II region of interstellar gas in the constellation Sagittarius. It lies approximately 5,000 light-years away in a nebula-rich, crowded starfield area of the night sky.
Messier 20: Trifid Nebula
WEBApr 15, 2015 · Messier 20 (M20), also known as the Trifid Nebula, is a famous star-forming region located in the constellation Sagittarius. The nebula’s designation in the New General Catalogue is NGC 6514. The name Trifid refers to its three-lobed appearance.
Trifid Nebula (Messier 20) - Constellation Guide
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Trifid Nebula (Messier 20, NGC 6514) is a bright nebula located near the larger Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius. M20 is composed of an emission nebula, reflection nebula, dark nebula, and a massive young open cluster.
Messier 20: A Deep Look at The Trifid Nebula and Surrounds
WEBThis deep image shows the famous Trifid nebula in Sagittarius, also known as Messier 20 or NGC 6514. The complex cloud displays an unusual combination of both red emission and blue reflection areas as well as numerous intricate dark patterns.
See Messier 20, the Trifid Nebula | Astronomy Essentials - EarthSky
WEBAug 17, 2022 · The Trifid Nebula (Messier 20 or M20) is one of the many binocular treasures in the direction of the center of our Milky Way galaxy. In fact, its name means divided into three lobes, although...
Messier 20 (The Trifid Nebula) | Astro-Observer
WEBMessier 20 is one of the most visually striking objects in the summer sky, offering a blend of emission, reflection, and dark nebulae. As part of the rich Sagittarius constellation, it is a must-see target for amateur astronomers.
New Hubble Image Reveals Details in the Heart of the Trifid Nebula
WEBJun 3, 2004 · This nebula, also known as Messier 20 and NGC 6514, lies within our own Milky Way Galaxy about 9,000 light-years (2,700 parsecs) from Earth, in the constellation Sagittarius.
Messier 20 (NGC 6514) Trifid Nebula | Sagittarius | Go Astronomy
WEBMessier 20 (NGC 6514), also known as the Trifid Nebula, is a nebula w/cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius, in the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy in the Local Group of galaxies. M20 is 4000 light years away from Earth.
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