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
The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8
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The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8

The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8, John Michael Bellisario
The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8
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The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8

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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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Description: Background adjustments, increase vibrancy, detailed core work. Increased HII ridge glow regions

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Description: Starshrink artifact correction

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Description: Starshrink artifact correction

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Description: Added Luminance data from L-eNhance filter

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The Lagoon Nebula- Messier 8, John Michael Bellisario