M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by neenee1999:
Congratulations. Outstanding image.

Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula
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Comment by scalvert:

Originally posted by GeneralE: Are some of the other bigger blotches galaxies?

No, this is looking almost directly at the center of our own galaxy, so anything in the distance beyond would be obscured by gas and dust. Those dark patches aren't empty space, but massive clouds of dust that hide the stars behind them. Everything you see here is part of the Milky Way. The two nebulae are about 4,000 light years away, and most of the bright stars are foreground objects a few dozen to few hundred light years away.

Message edited by author 2018-07-13 14:33:48.

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by Hipychik:
Congrats! This is amazing!

Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula
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Comment by GeneralE:
Are some of the other bigger blotches galaxies?

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by sfmorris:
Congrats on your win. Amazing image.

Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula
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Comment by JulietNN:
Wow, just about covers it, just WOW!

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by scalvert:

Originally posted by pgirish007: Next time when you do, ping me and I will drive up north. I haven't done these kind of things and WOULD love to do that and see how you do :)

Of course, anytime! I'm out shooting on most clear nights (four times so far this week), so whenever it's convenient for you. I'll give you a tour of the observatory, too.

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by SJCarter:
Very nice - congratulations!

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by pgirish007:
Awesome!!!
Next time when you do, ping me and I will drive up north. I haven't done these kind of things and WOULD love to do that and see how you do :)

M20: The Trifid Nebula
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Comment by karenk:
Congratulations on your win this is beautiful!!!