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.
- Name:
- Lagoon Nebula
- Type:
- emission nebula
- Magnitude:
- 6
- Size:
- 90' x 40'
- Constellation:
- Sagittarius
- Messier #:
- M8
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.