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M8 M20 (Lagoon and Trifid)

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M8 M20 (Lagoon and Trifid)NGC 6533IC 1271IC 4678NGC 6514NGC 6523NGC 6526NGC 6530NGC 6546
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Photo description / processing

M8 - a giant star-forming region and H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. Under favorable conditions, it is faintly visible to the naked eye.
It is located at a distance of 5200 light-years. Physical size 70x30 light-years. Apparent size 90'x40'.

M20 triple nebula (M 20, NGC 6514)
It is located at a distance of 2000 to 9000 light-years.
Size about 50 light-years.
Apparent size 20 arcminutes.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar SQA 106
Camera
ZWO ASI2600MC PRO
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope
Askar 52mm F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software
SharpCap, Siril
Location
Адыгея, станица Даховская, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 107 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100 ·

Total exposure: 5 h 21 m

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