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Lagoon Nebula
Lagoon Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Lagoon Nebula - emission nebula

Lagoon Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Lagoon Nebula is magnitude 6 and is 90' x 40' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Lagoon Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6
      1. Size:
      2. 90' x 40'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M8

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.