M8, the Lagoon Nebula, is a large cloud of glowing gases called a nebula. A bright, hot star in the center causes the gas around it to glow. The Lagoon Nebula is about 2,500 light years away from our sun.

5 co-added exposures, 45 sec each
Enhancements: Brightness/Contrast, Unsharp Mask

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