Messier Catalog » M20 — NGC 6514 Trifid Nebula
M20: Trifid Nebula
Trifid means 'three lobe' and refers to the illusion created by a wispy dark nebula spidering across the face of a more distant emission nebula.
M20 and M21: Trifid Nebula and Webb's Cross
This is a specially framed capture to grab two Messier objects, one of which is a cluster, reflection nebula, emission nebula, and dark nebula all at the same time.
Le Trifid Noveau
A new pass at the classic Trifid Nebula.
The Wide Lagoon
This wide angle shot taken with an unmodified mirrorless camera captures a field of view that includes the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae (M8 and M20).
RA
18h 2.3m
Dec
-23°2
Magnitude
9 ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚫
Size
28
Distance
5,200 light years
Season
☀ Summer
Difficulty
❌ Very Hard