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I am pleased to share my latest astrophotograph of the Trifid Nebula (M20), one of the most fascinating deep-sky objects in the summer night sky.

Located approximately 5,200 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius, the Trifid Nebula is a remarkable combination of three different types of nebulae in a single object—a bright emission nebula, a blue reflection nebula, and dark dust lanes that divide the glowing cloud into three distinct lobes, giving it the name "Trifid," meaning divided into three parts.

This celestial nursery is an active region of star formation where young, massive stars illuminate the surrounding gas and dust, creating one of the most photogenic objects in our Milky Way Galaxy.

📷 Imaging Details
🔭 Telescope: Celestron 130 mm Newtonian Reflector
👁️ Eyepiece: 10 mm
📱 Camera: Infinix Hot 40 Pro
📸 32 images stacked
⏱️ Exposure: 7.8 seconds each
🎚️ ISO: 6400
📍 Quetta, Pakistan
🗓️ 13 June 2026 | 2:43 AM

This image was captured using smartphone astrophotography through the eyepiece of my telescope. It demonstrates that with patience, careful image stacking, and basic equipment, amateur astronomers can record the beauty of deep-space objects from their own backyard.

Observing Trifid Nebula

I am delighted to share my latest astrophotograph of the Lagoon Nebula (M8), one of the most spectacular star-forming regions in our Milky Way Galaxy.

Located approximately 4,000–5,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius, the Lagoon Nebula is a vast cloud of glowing hydrogen gas where new stars are actively being born. Its brilliant central region is illuminated by young, hot stars, while dark lanes of interstellar dust create the beautiful structure that makes this nebula a favorite target for astronomers and astrophotographers.

📷 Imaging Details
🔭 Telescope: Celestron 130 mm Reflector
👁️ Eyepiece: 10 mm
📱 Camera: Infinix Hot 40 Pro (Smartphone Astrophotography)
⏱️ 45 images stacked
⏳ 5-second exposure each
🎚️ ISO: 19200
📍 Quetta, Pakistan
🗓️ 13 June 2026 | 2:50 AM

This image demonstrates what can be achieved through smartphone astrophotography using modest equipment, careful observation, and image stacking techniques. My goal is to inspire students and amateur astronomers to explore the wonders of the night sky without requiring expensive equipment.

Observing Lagoon Nebula

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