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Lagoon Nebula M8

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These are photographs of M8, the Lagoon Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. These were taken on July 7, 2005.

This photo of the Lagoon nebula was taken by me on August 5, 2005. This view required approximately 5 different exposures stacked in Registax.

 

Another view of the Lagoon Nebula.

Lagoon Nebula Information:

RA: 18h 04m 16.1s Dec: -24°20'31" 
RA: 18h 03m 56.1s Dec: -24°20'25" (Epoch 2000)
Azm: 154°21'54" Alt: +26°56'52" 
Transit: 13:02
Hour angle: -01h 40m 08.4s Air mass: 2.21
From Hour Glass Nebula: 
Angular separation: 00°03'10" 
Position angle: +35°23'

 

   

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