M8 (Lagoon Nebula) and M20 (Trifid Nebula) region;  Sagittarius 
Astro-Physics 105 EDF f/6 
STL-11000M 
HaRGB  150:40:35:40 minutes 
Astrodon filters 
May 30-31, 2006;  Inkom, ID 
Comments:  This image shows the great diversity of celestial objects in the region.  These include the emission nebulae M8, M20, IC4685 and IC1274.  Reflection nebulae are also seen in M20 and IC1274-5.  Two types of stars clusters are represented:  M21 open cluster and NGC6544 globular cluster.  I took an film version of this region some years back.  It may be seen here
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