M8 The Lagoon Nebula


Details

A close up of the famous Lagoon Nebula M8 (Messier 8). This is the prototype of a birth place for young stars. Those new born stars form a cluster which is clearly visible in this image, and the radiation leads to emission of different wavelengths like Ha, OIII and SII. Also some reflection nebula is visible.


Image Details

Telescope Optics
TS Newton 10″ F/4

Mount
Alt AD6 + Koch FS2

Camera
Canon EOS 600Da

Filters
Internal Bayer Matrix

Integration Time
31x600s ISO200

Date
17th July 2018

Conditions
Excellent Sky Conditions

Remarks

Object Details

Type of Object
Emission Nebula, Star Cluster

Constellation
Sagittarius

Location
Kiripotib Guestfarm Namibia