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NGC 6514 = M20

Cluster associated with nebulosity in Sagittarius

Trifid Nebula

Dreyer's description: !!! vB, vL, trifid, D* inv; = M20

Cross Identifications: GC 4355, h 1991, h 3718, H 4. 41. Trifid Nebula; Bode 47; parts are H 5.10, H 5.11, H 5.12.

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    Right Ascension: 18 : 02.3 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: -23 : 02 (degrees : minutes)
    Distance: 5.2 (* 1,000 light years)
    Apparent Magnitude: 6.3
    Apparent Diameter: 29. (arc minutes)

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