Mike's Astro Photos
Jul.07 2010

Lagoon Nebula – M8

by , under Nebula

Here’s a photo of Messier 8 — The Lagoon Nebula, a giant interstellar cloud in the constellation Sagittarius.

Lagoon Nebula - July 6th, 2010
Lagoon Nebula – July 6th, 2010

Here’s the core at full resolution.

Lagoon Nebula - M8 Core

Lagoon Nebula - M8 Core

 

Photo Details
50×1 minute ISO 800 exposures
Canon 20da DSLR
WO FLT98
CGEM Mount
SBIG STV Auto Guider

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1 Comment for this entry

  • Norm Williams

    Hi Mike . Hope all is well. Question, My brother has $1000.00 to put toward a telescope. Could you tell recommend some products? Thanks a million! Norm. Your photos are great!!

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