M8 The Lagoon Nebula

M8 - The Lagoon Nebula is part of a cloud of gas that includes a star forming region. This nebula is located in the constellation Sagittarius and is one of the largest nebulas visible. M8 is a dim object but can be seen with un-aided eyes under the right conditions by knowledgeable observers. CLICK HERE locate M8 in the night sky.

Take a close look at the center this image, it shows an immense dust lane near its center and a region of super-heated gas from newly formed stars. This nebula is located in a section of a Milky Way arm which accounts for the numerous background stars.

	M8 The Lagoon Nebula Located in The Constellation Sagittarius
	© 2009 The Lozano Observatory M8 - The Lagoon Nebula is part of a cloud of gas that includes a star forming region. This nebula is located in the constellation Sagittarius and is one of the largest nebulas visible. M8 is a dim object but can be seen with un-aided eyes under the right conditions by knowledgeable observers. CLICK HERE locate M8 in the night sky. Take a close look at the center this image, it shows an immense dust lane near its center and a region of super-heated gas from newly formed stars. This nebula is located in a section of a Milky Way arm which accounts for the numerous background stars.