NGC 6514

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NGC 6514[1][2], also known as M 20 or Trifid Nebula, is a cluster associated with nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

NGC 6514
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 18h02.3m
Declination -23o02'
Type Cluster associated with nebula
Apparent dimensions 29.0
Apparent magnitude 6.3
Other designations M 20, Trifid Nebula

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>