M20 Trifid Nebula

M20 or The Trifid Nebula NGC 6514 is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. Distance is about 2000 - 9000 ly from Earth. Finally a break in the weather allowed me to take this shot with the ED127. Guided with PHD and the guide scope was mounted on top of the ED127. The USB cable was not tied back properly and I believe this has caused some flexure.

Camera	Nikon D50	Scope	ED127
Mount	EQ6-Pro	Guiding	WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure	9 x 4mins ISO 800 and flats	Location	Donvale
Date	2009-06-23