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Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula, Matteo Mooren
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Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula

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Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula, Matteo Mooren
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Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula

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Object type : emission nebula
Distance : 4,100 lightyears

At last, the circumstances to shoot this object were good. No moon, at a perfect time in the sky. This object only has an altitude of 17 degrees (highest point). I had to wait until it appeared from behind a mountain. And 40 minutes later it dissapeared behind the tree of my neighbour. I could shoot 38 minutes. Fortunately, this object is bright, and 38 minutes was enough to get this photo.

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Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula, Matteo Mooren