M 8

M 8 – Lagoon Nebula

Exposure data

Telescope: 10″ Lacerta Newton f=1000mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader HαLRGB
Exposure times: Hα: 10x5min L: 10x3min R: 10x3min G: 10x3min B: 10x3min
Exposure time total: 2h 50min
Mount: 10 Micron GM 1000 HPS
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2026-07-11+12+13

Object data of M 8

Object type: Emission nebula
Size: 90′ x 60′
Magnitude: 6.0 mag
Constellation: Sagittarius
Distance: 5200 Ly