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Trifid Nebula
Trifid Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Trifid Nebula

Trifid Nebula, also known as RCW 147 and Gum 76 is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Trifid Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. RCW 147
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Gum 76
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.3
      1. Size:
      2. 28'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 4,100
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6514
      1. Messier #:
      2. M20
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-30

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.