Trifid Nebula
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| Distance to Earth | 5,200 light years |
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| Radius | 21 light years |
| Magnitude | 6. 3 |
| Coordinates | RA 18h 2m 23s | Dec -23° 1′ 48″ |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Did you know | The nebula's designation in the New General Catalogue is NGC 6514. |
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| ID | 1108097 |
About Trifid Nebula
The Trifid Nebula is an H II region located in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764. Its name means 'divided into three lobes'. The object is an unusual combination of an open cluster of stars; an emission nebula, a reflection nebula and a dark nebula.
Trifid Nebula Photos
