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File:Lagoon Nebula (M8) and Trifid Nebula (M20) - by Gary JONES.jpg

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English: A beautiful picture of the Lagoon Nebula (M8), showing detailed nebulosity against a dark star field, with the Trifid Nebula nearby, showing red HII emission, an open cluster, blue reflection nebula, and dark nebula that gives the trifurcated appearance. Image captured by Gary Jones using an 80/400mm refracting telescope with an equatorial mount and CMOS Camera - a single 5 second exposure - Sydney Australia.
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