M8: Lagoon nebula

 


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M8


Object Data

Object type: Emission Nebula
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Magnitude:  
Constellation: Sagittarius
Distance: 4,100 light years
 
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Exposure Data

Date: 8/19/17
Location: Palomar Mountain
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ 106N, 540mm fl at f/5
Camera: SBIG ST10-XME with Astrodon Ha and LRGB filters
Mount: AP1100
Exposure time: 15 x 15 min Ha/ 6 x 5 min each LRGB
Exposure time total: 5.75  hours
Notes: FOV = 96 x 65 arcmin

 

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