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Lagoon Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8 or NGC 6523, is a large emission nebula and active star-forming region in the constellation Sagittarius. Its glowing gas, dark dust lanes, and surrounding star field fill the wide frame. This image was captured with the compact DWARF 3 smart telescope.

 

See how I use Stellarium to check target visibility and framing in my guide to planning DWARF 3 and DWARF Mini astrophotography sessions.

 

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Uploaded on August 9, 2026