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M8 Lagoon and M20 Trifid Nebulae

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Here are some galactic fireworks for you on this July 4th night. 

It has been a minute since I had free time and clear skies. For my first imaging session of the summer I chose to capture the Lagoon and Trfid Nebula.

The Lagoon (M8) and Trifid Nebula (M20) are located in the Sagittarius region of the Milky Way. The Lagoon Nebula is also one of only two nebula that are visible with the Naked Eye. Both are emission nebula and are literal star factories, with their superheated gasses creating a beautiful glow. The Lagoon Nebula (left) is located approximately 5,200 light years away and the Trifid Nebula is about 9,000 light years away. Also pictured just above the Trifid nebula is M21 (NGC6531) or “Webs Cross”.

Shot on a ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro 
51X300s exposures
TS Optics 90mm APO Telescope.
Skywatcher EQ6R mount.

Bortle 5 west of the DFW area.

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