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Photographer:
Jim Case
Location of Photo:
Southern California
Date/Time of photo:
July 2024 +
Equipment:
About 15 hours of exposures with three different telescopes (8” Meade LX200 ACF, 80mm Meade APO, and 51mm Redcat) were combined in APP and PS, using the ASI2600 MC and ASI183MC PRO cameras.
Description:
Three stunning cosmic objects are featured in this wide-field image including the Lagoon Nebula (M8), the glowing nebulosity next to it (IC 1274), and the Trifid Nebula (M20). Set in the rich star field of the Milky Way in Sagittarius, this trio illuminates a star forming region that is a highlight of the summer sky in North America. A higher resolution version is available in my gallery at the link below.
Website:
https://www.cloudynights.com/gallery/image/215854-cosmic-wide-field-trio-in-sagittarius/
