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Lagoon Nebula
M8

Lagoon Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius

Technical Details
Telescope: C11 and f6.3 reducer
Mount: MI-250
Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Filters: None
Dates: August 23, 2005
Exposure: 32x15secs for 8 minutes total at -12C
Notes: This nebula is about 7,200 light years away. It is about 50 light years wide, and is being lit by newborn stars within it.
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