M20 - The Trifid Nebula

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Image:  M20 - The Trifid Nebula Scope:   Celestron NexStar 11 GPS @ f/1.8 (HyperStar)
Constellation:  Sagittarius Camera:   SAC 10 (w/262 CCD)
Imaged at:   Anza, CA Total Exposure Time:   12 @ 5m each (1 hour total)
Date imaged:  July 21, 2006  Approximate FOV:   50'x 36'
Guided?:   Yes Filters used:    IR block 
For general information on M20, see: http://www.seds.org/messier/m/m020.html