Lagoon nebula





Copyright 2008 Jean-Denis Douvier


Image details
Date: 05/31/2008, New Mexico Skies
Exposure: 21 x 2.5 minutes
Telescope: Takahashi Epsilon at f/3.3
Mount: Losmandy G-11, guiding
Camera: Canon 20Da at ISO 1600
Object details
Number: M8, NGC 6523
Type: diffuse nebula
Magnitude: 3.0
Diameter: 90'
Constellation: Sagittarius