M8 (NGC 6523) - The Lagoon Nebula
Emission nebula found in the constellation Sagittarius
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Approximately 5000 light years distant, the Lagoon Nebula is mostly hydrogen gas.
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Messier 8
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Messier 8 is the Lagoon Nebula
Best times and locations to view M8, how to find it in the sky and interesting facts.
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