The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8 (John Michael Bellisario)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr) · Contains: Hourglass nebula · Lagoon nebula · M 8 · NGC 6523 · NGC 6526 · NGC 6530 · The star 7Sgr · The star 9Sgr

The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8, John Michael Bellisario

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The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8

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The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8

This is by far the image I have spent the most time on making. Despite using a OSC, I still layered and channeled subs from multiple types of filters. Integration and processing well exceeded my normal process. M8 is one of the most aesthetically beautiful objects in the night sky. While imaging I couldn't help but stare at it through binoculars. It astounded me that it is as big as the full moon and right there above our heads every night, it is a shame to think that most people have no idea that it is even there. What I would give for one night of absolute dark sky.

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