Lagoon Nebula M8

That's the Lagoon Nebula! Halfway across the entire galaxy (c) The Lagoon Nebula M8 in the constellation Sagittarius. One of my favorite targets) Unfortunately, it's not very accessible for me—its peak visibility is during the bright nights of June and July, and it sits quite low above the horizon. But I'm stubborn and persistent, so I shoot it anyway, even with guiding errors up to 2". Each session like this is a personal challenge. For its sake. Southern targets will always be a priority for me because of their inaccessibility. And let's be honest, they're worth it)