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How to find the M20 Trifid Nebula- Telescope, Binoculars, DSLR Tutorial
Have you ever wondered how to find M20 the Trifid Nebula in your telescope, binoculars, or to do DSLR Astrophotography? In today's episode of our Deep Sky with Dave Messier Marathon series, I will walk you through my four step method for finding this amazing summertime celestial wonder.
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My Equipment:
Telescope & Accessories
Stellarvue SVX130T F7 Premier Triplet Refracting Telescope- https://bit.ly/300fbzN
Stellarvue 13” Losmandy Style Dovetail for Dual Rings- https://bit.ly/3drU4dP
Astrophotography Camera & Camera Accessories
ATIK Horizon II Color CMOS Astronomy Camera- https://bit.ly/3gQbiDx
Stellarvue SFF4-130-35SV
https://www.stellarvue.com/photographic-field-flattener-for-svx130t-35sv/
Stellarvue SFFRR.72-130-48
https://www.stellarvue.com/sffrr-72-130-48-focal-reducer-flattener-rotator-for-svx130t/
Stellarvue 48mm Extension Tube- 20mm Long- https://bit.ly/2U2OhDR
Stellarvue 48mm Extension Tube- 10mm Long- https://bit.ly/36WVMkT
Stellarvue 48mm Spacer Ring-1mm Thick- https://bit.ly/36WaAQT
Stellarvue 48mm to 42mm Adapter- 8mm Long- https://bit.ly/2U79psB
Eyepieces & Visual Accessories
Stellarvue Optimus Eyepiece Set - 110-Degree Ultra Wide Angle- https://bit.ly/2XqF5Lj
Stellarvue 2” Quartz Dielectric Star Diagonal with 1.25” Compression Ring- https://bit.ly/2zL71kl
Eyepieces (SOLD Independently)
Stellarvue Optimus 3.6mm 1.25”/2” 110° Eyepiece- https://bit.ly/2U3Ebme
Stellarvue Optimus 4.7mm 1.25”/2” 110° Eyepiece- https://bit.ly/2XNeffm
Stellarvue Optimus 9mm 1.25”/2” 100° Eyepiece- https://bit.ly/2XshGcH
Stellarvue Optimus 20mm 2” 100° Eyepiece- https://bit.ly/3gNm51r
Guide Scope / Finderscope / Rings
Stellarvue F50M2 - 9 x 50 Deluxe Finder with Reticle Eyepiece - Matte- https://bit.ly/302USC3
Stellarvue Dual Rings and Base - 80mm Finders/Guide Scope Clamshell- https://bit.ly/2MpD3EY
Telrad Finder Scope with Mounting Base- https://bit.ly/348Y5Qe
Telrad Base Only- https://bit.ly/2U4FO2U
Dew Control
Astrozap Astrostrap Dew Heater for 6” Telescopes- https://bit.ly/2AD4JDC
Computer and Wifi System
Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny Business PC https://amzn.to/301pPq7
GL.iNET GL-MT300N-V2 Wireless Mini Portable Travel Router https://amzn.to/2U4Tr26
Losmandy Mounts & Accessories
Losmandy G-11 Equatorial Mount w/ Gemini 2 GOTO System & Folding Tripod- https://bit.ly/2zLctTI (My tripod and mount represent the older G11)
Losmandy Polar Scope - Losmandy Polar Scope- https://bit.ly/2XjgqIz
Losmandy Garmin GPS For Gemini 2 Systems- https://bit.ly/3cu3K69
Losmandy Large Diameter HD Tripod Foot - Set of 3 - https://bit.ly/2MkTsdW
JMI Wheeley Bars for Losmandy G-11- https://bit.ly/2BLB64b
Losmandy 21-LB Counterweight for GM-8, GM-9, & G11- https://bit.ly/2XU2Z0X
Losmandy 11-LB Counterweight for GM-8, G-9, & G-11- https://bit.ly/2U3g7Qh
Losmandy ACDC Power Supply for Gemini Systems- https://bit.ly/3eNwKHp
Losmandy Three Axis Camera Mount - D & V Series- https://bit.ly/2TWrb1w
Maintenance / Covers
Telegizmos 365 Series Cover for Fork-Mounted 10” - 11” SCT’s - https://bit.ly/2zMqd19
Telegizmos 365 Series Telescope Cover - 12”-14” Dobsonians- https://bit.ly/2MlGEE8
Telegizmos 365 Series Cover for Fork-Mounted 12” - 14” SCT’s - https://bit.ly/2U52uQs
Replacement Parts
Losmandy DC Power Cable- https://bit.ly/3eI3gL9
Losmandy Polar Scope Illuminator- https://bit.ly/2XT84GX
Image Credits:
NASA