The Trifid Nebula is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Sagittarius, located about 5,200 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 29.0' x 27.0' and a magnitude of 9, it is best observed during summer.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Hard to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Diffuse Nebula

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

5200 ly

Size

29.0' x 27.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

9