M8: The Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius
| Right Ascension |
18 : 03.8 (h:m)
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| Declination |
-24 : 23 (deg:m)
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| Distance |
5.2 (kly)
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| Visual Brightness |
6.0 (mag)
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| Apparent Dimension |
90x40 (arc min)
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More information on the Lagoon Nebula
Exposure: 40 minute exposure using Kodak Royal Gold Select 400
Guiding: ST-4 on the 80mm @ f/5
Telescope: 8" f/4 Newtonian
Camera: 35mm Minolta SRT 100
Processing: Photoshop
Date: 7/14/01 from Cherry Springs State Park, Potter County, PA
Estimated VLM 6.6-6.8 |
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