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Messier 20 - The Trifid Nebula - Trio of Emission, Reflection, and Dark Nebulae

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The objectively beautiful Trifid Nebula is a vibrant star-forming region in the constellation Sagittarius, located approximately 5,200 light-years from Earth. Meaning "divided into three lobes," it's name is derived from the three distinct dark dust lanes cutting across the glowing gas and blue, dusty reflections. A rare gathering of emission, reflection, and dark nebulae. Presented in full LRGB color (Broadband).

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The objectively beautiful Trifid Nebula is a vibrant star-forming region in the constellation Sagittarius, located approximately 5,200 light-years from Earth. Meaning "divided into three lobes," it's name is derived from the three distinct dark dust lanes cutting across the glowing gas and blue, dusty reflections. A rare gathering of emission, reflection, and dark nebulae. Presented in full LRGB color (Broadband).

Matted, ready to frame.

Choose your preferred composition, then paper type, and lastly select an available size for this combination.

Capture Details

Luminance: 180x60s

Red: 60x60s

Green: 55x60s

Blue: 55x60s

Total integration time: 350 mins, or ~5.8 hrs.

Bortle: 1.

Camera: QHY minicam8, cooled monochrome camera with integrated filter wheel.

Scope: Askar 65PHQ f/6.4, 416mm focal length quintuplet apochromatic astrograph.

Mount: Proxisky UMi 17S, strain wave gear.

Guiding: ZWO ASI120MM Mini guide camera, Askar 32mm f/4 guide scope.

Operating System: N.I.N.A. and PHD2.

Not sure which paper type to choose?

Metallic Luster: satin to semi-gloss finish; dark tones artfully balanced with color-rich, shimmering metallic highlights. Excellent choice for accentuating vibrant nebulae. particularly with a starless backdrop. Most popular option.

Smooth Pearl: satin finish; ultrafine pearlescence draws the eye in, adding an alluring tone across the composition. Stellar choice for rich starfields, galaxies, reflection nebulae, and deepscapes.

Bright Luster: satin-luster finish; pure white archival-grade base for a traditional, gallery-ready piece of art. Bright spaces and naturally-lit walls make great homes for this print, best suited for bright environments. Solid pick for every composition.

Metallic Gloss: high-gloss finish; colors shine, with excellent contrast against smooth dark tones. Great accent piece for any desk or bookshelf.