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Photographer:

Logan

Location of Photo:

Auckland, New Zealand

Date/Time of photo:

18/09/2021

Equipment:

Skywatcher Esprit 120ED, ASI2600mmPro, iOptron CEM120, Optolong Ha, SII and OIII filters

Description:

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8, is a giant interstellar cloud classified as an emission nebula and is located 5,200 light-years from Earth, The massive stars within the nebula produce large amounts of ultraviolet radiation, ionizing the gas and causing it to shine.

Website:

https://www.astrobin.com/2dr1xi/