Lagoon Nebula
M8 / NGC 6523
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About this Image
A giant interstellar cloud in Sagittarius, one of only two star-forming nebulae visible to the naked eye from mid-northern latitudes. The Lagoon spans 110 by 50 light-years and lies about 4,100 light-years from Earth.
Capture Details
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Equipment
- 11" RASA