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M20, the Trifid Nebula, Matteo Mooren
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M20, the Trifid Nebula

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M20, the Trifid Nebula

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Object type : Combination of an emission nebula, reflection nebula, dark clouds, starcluster
Distance : 4,200 lightyears

This object is very difficult to shoot from my location, due to his low altitude. This night, I had the oppertunity. I had to wait until this object came from behind a mountain. Started shooting immediately, until it dissapeared behind the tree of my neighbour.  I could shoot in this time exactly 50 minutes of exposures. Allthough the starshapes aren't perfect, I am very happy with this result. It was more than I expected.

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M20, the Trifid Nebula, Matteo Mooren