Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1579  ·  Sh2-222
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NGC 1579-The Trifid of the North, Alberto Pisabarro
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NGC 1579 is a diffuse nebula that is located in the constellation of Perseus, its name refers to its great similarity to M20.The Trifid Nebula that is found in the constellation Sagittarius, this nebula is part of a California molecular cloud.

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NGC 1579-The Trifid of the North, Alberto Pisabarro