M8 Lagoon Nebula

 Posted: Jun 30th, 2025
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Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA 106 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro
Mount: Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope: Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, GraXpert, Adobe Photoshop
Exposure:
76 x 180" ISO/Gain: 100
Orange, Bortle 6 zone:
 Adygeya Stanica Dahovskaya, Russia
 Jun 23rd, 2025
3 h 48 m
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Resolution: 3065x2131 px
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Giant star-forming region and H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. Under favorable conditions, faintly visible to the naked eye. Located at a distance of 5200 light-years. Physical size 70x30 light-years. Apparent size 90'x40'.
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  24 Jan, 2026
  3 h 48 m
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  30 Jun, 2025
  3 h 48 m
Giant star-forming region and H II region in the constellation Sagittarius. Under favorable conditions, faintly visible to the naked eye. Located at a distance…
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