Lagoon nebula M8, Ahmed haider

Lagoon nebula M8

Lagoon nebula M8, Ahmed haider

Lagoon nebula M8

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Lagoon nebula (M8)This is a large emission nebula (gas glowing like a neon light) located 6000 light years from earth, if you look closely you can make out the dark parts of the nebula like tendrils or fingers......these are star forming regions where gas is collapsing under its own gravity to eventually form stars. These regions are known as bok globules.

Equipment:
GSO 8" F4 newtonian
Skywatcher NEQ6 pro
QHY 163c pro OSC
60 Un-guided 30 sec subs

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Lagoon nebula M8, Ahmed haider