Observation by Martin Griffiths: Messier 8 by Martin Griffiths

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Observer

Martin Griffiths

Observed

2012 Sep 09 - 11:15

Uploaded

2012 Sep 09 - 11:20

Objects

The Lagoon Nebula (M8)

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Constellation

Sagittarius

Field centre

RA: 18^h03^m
Dec: -24°18'
Position angle: -3°10'

Field size

1°20' × 1°15'

Title

Messier 8 by Martin Griffiths

About this image

Martin Griffiths has sent in this image of the Lagoon Nebula. It is only a 2 minute exposure at ISO1600 with a Canon 350D SLR through a 100mm f6 Televue Refractor.

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