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Lagoon
Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius |
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Telescope: |
C11 and f6.3
reducer |
| Mount: |
MI-250 |
| Camera: |
SBIG ST-10XME |
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Filters: |
None |
| Dates: |
August 23, 2005 |
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Exposure: |
32x15secs for 8
minutes total at -12C |
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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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