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M8, the Lagoon Nebula; M20, the Trifid Nebula; IC 1274,IC 1275, IC 4685 and NGC 6559

in counterclockwise order.

Imaged June 20, 2004 from Marieth Observatory in Central Oregon

FSQ 106N on EM 200 mount with SBIG STL 11000

RGB:  45min, 22.5min, 36min