M20

M20

Diffuse Nebula
NGC 6514
Sagittarius
18H 2.6m -23° 02'

Magnitude: 9
Size: 28'
Distance: 5,200 light-years

M20

Suitable for beginners

Skill Level
M20 is appropriate for beginners.

AugustBest Month
M20 is visible low in the Southern sky during Summer.
Refractors
Newtonians

Recommended Equipment
Use a small refractor to capture M20 and the surrounding starfield.

A rich-field Newtonian can capture a well-framed image of M20.

SCTs require a focal-reducer for a good picture.

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