Trifid Nebula - A Crimson Glow Among the Stars
The Trifid Nebula (M20) glows crimson against a rich field of stars, with branching dark lanes cutting through its luminous heart. A faint blue haze crowns the nebula, adding a subtle contrast to its fiery center. This image combines 366 ten-second exposures for a total of 61 minutes of gathered light.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Monday, September 14th, 2026 at 9:55 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
150mm
Shutter Speed
10
Aperture
ƒ/5
ISO
6310
Keywords
Astrophotography, Long Exposure Photography, Nebula, Night Photography, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Stars, Trifid Nebula (M20)
Camera
Dwarf Lab Mini