M8 M20 (Lagoon and Trifid)

 Posted: Aug 1st, 2026
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Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA 106 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro
Mount: Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope: Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril
Exposure:
107 x 180" ISO/Gain: 100
Orange, Bortle 6 zone:
 Adygeya Stanica Dahovskaya, Russia
 Jul 20th, 2026
5 h 21 m
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Resolution: 5158x3466 px
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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.

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