Messier 8 - Dwarf Mini

An emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. Located about 4,000-5,000 light-years away, M8 is one of the most impressive star-forming regions in the Milky Way. The nebula spans approximately 110 × 50 light-years and contains the young open star cluster NGC 6530. Its striking red hydrogen clouds and dark dust structures make it a popular target. 🔭 Dwarf Mini | EQ | DB filter 📍 Location: Northern Saxony 🌌 Bortle: 4 🌙 Moon: 87% waxing 📅 Date: July 2026 📸 63 × 120 s | Gain 60 ⏱ Total: 2 h 06 min 🖥️ AstroPixelProcessor, PixInsight, Photoshop

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08-01 00:06 · Deutschland Nordrhein-Westfalen

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