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Lagoon Nebula
Lagoon Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Lagoon Nebula

Lagoon Nebula, also known as Hourglass Nebula and RCW 146 and Gum 72 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Lagoon Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Hourglass Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. RCW 146
      1. Alt Name 3:
      2. Gum 72
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6
      1. Size:
      2. 90' x 40'
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6523
      1. Messier #:
      2. M8
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-25

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.