
Triffid Nebula M20
This nebula was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. It is a combination of an open cluster and emission nebula.
The name means "divided into three lobes". In the center is a type O7.5III star with a mass of 20 Suns. surrounded by at least 3,100 young stars.
This photo was taken by me in June of 2014.
Technical Data:
RA: 18h 02m 23s
Dec: -23º 01' 48"
Constellation: Sagittarius
Apparent magnitude: +6.3
Apparent size: 28'
Distance: 5,200 ly
