Lagoon Nebula
Nebula in Sagittarius · 4,100 light-years
🔭 Explore Lagoon Nebula in the 3D map →| Type | Nebula |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Distance | 4,100 light-years |
| Also known as | M8 |
| Imaged by | Hubble |
A giant cloud of glowing hydrogen in Sagittarius, cut by a dark dust lane, actively forming clusters of young stars.
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