Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  IC 4685  ·  Lagoon Nebula  ·  M 8  ·  NGC 6523  ·  NGC 6526  ·  NGC 6530  ·  NGC 6544  ·  NGC 6559  ·  The star 4 Sgr  ·  The star 5 Sgr  ·  The star 7 Sgr  ·  The star 9 Sgr
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Lagoon Nebula, Javier
Lagoon Nebula
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Lagoon Nebula

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Lagoon Nebula

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The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8 or M8, is a giant interstellar cloud located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is one of the most prominent and well-known emission nebulae in the night sky. The Lagoon Nebula is a region of active star formation, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate structures.

J. Flores and M. Castellano

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Lagoon Nebula, Javier