M20 Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius, Angelillo

M20 Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

M20 Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius, Angelillo

M20 Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

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Named for its three-lobed appearance. This object is an unusual combination of an open cluster of stars, an emission nebula, a reflection nebula, and a dark nebula that divides the emission nebula into three parts.

M20 was discovered by Le Gentil before 1750. Charles Messier added it as the 20th entry in his catalog in June 1764.

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M20 Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius, Angelillo