Messier 8: Lagoon Nebula (Jaime Freire)

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Messier 8: Lagoon Nebula

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Messier 8: Lagoon Nebula

The Lagoon Nebula is approximately 4,100 light-years away from Earth and stretches across an area of about 110 light-years in diameter. It gets its name from the lagoon-like shape that appears in long-exposure images, with a prominent dark lane in the middle that resembles a lagoon or an hourglass.

This nebula is an active region of star formation, with a cluster of young, hot stars illuminating the surrounding gas and dust. The intense ultraviolet radiation from these young stars ionizes the hydrogen gas, causing it to glow in various shades of red, pink, and blue. This creates a stunning visual display that has made the Lagoon Nebula a favorite target for amateur and professional astronomers alike.

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La Nebulosa de la Laguna se encuentra aproximadamente a 4,100 años luz de distancia de la Tierra y se extiende a lo largo de un área de unos 110 años luz de diámetro. Recibe su nombre debido a la forma similar a una laguna que aparece en las imágenes de larga exposición, con una prominente banda oscura en el centro que se asemeja a una laguna o un reloj de arena.

Esta nebulosa es una región activa de formación estelar, con un cúmulo de estrellas jóvenes y calientes que iluminan el gas y el polvo circundante. La intensa radiación ultravioleta de estas jóvenes estrellas ioniza el gas de hidrógeno, haciéndolo brillar en diversos tonos de rojo, rosa y azul. Esto crea una impresionante exhibición visual que ha convertido a la Nebulosa de la Laguna en un objetivo favorito tanto para astrónomos aficionados como profesionales.

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RA (center)	18h06m02s.37
RA (top/left)	18h10m56s.21
RA (top/right)	18h00m20s.45
RA (bottom/right)	18h01m04s.26
RA (bottom/left)	18h11m48s.43

Dec (center)	-24°13′34″.9
Dec (top/left)	-23°15′15″.3
Dec (top/right)	-23°31′27″.7
Dec (bottom/right)	-25°11′12″.10
Dec (bottom/left)	-24°54′52″.9

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