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NGC 1579 (Sh2-222, Northern Trifid Nebula), Rob Foster
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NGC 1579 (Sh2-222, Northern Trifid Nebula)

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NGC 1579 (Sh2-222, Northern Trifid Nebula), Rob Foster
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NGC 1579 (Sh2-222, Northern Trifid Nebula)

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Located in Perseus, the Northern Trifid Nebula is much more accessible than the more well known Trifid Nebula (M20), whose more southern location in Sagittarius makes it nearly impossible for me to image from our 2nd story deck.

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NGC 1579 (Sh2-222, Northern Trifid Nebula), Rob Foster