Trifid Nebula M20, Ahmed haider

Trifid Nebula M20

Trifid Nebula M20, Ahmed haider

Trifid Nebula M20

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Description

Trifid nebula (M20)This is an interesting nebula in that it has a emission component (reddish region) as well as an a reflection nebula (bluish region) reflection nebula, as the name suggests, is formed when new bright stars (mostly blue in color) illuminate the gas from inside. While emissions nebula are clouds of gas that are ionized (by ultra violet starlight) and radiating light much like a neon bulb.It's located 4100 light years away and is rather small (for a nebula) at a radius of 21 light years.

Equipment:
GSO 8" F4 newtonian
Skywatcher NEQ6 pro
QHY 163c pro OSC
60  x 30 secs Un-guided

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Trifid Nebula M20, Ahmed haider