This is the Lagoon Nebula, aka Messier 8, a large star forming region located near the Trifid Nebula. This nebula is easily visible to the naked eye in a dark sky, near the constellation of Sagittarius. Our Sun was formed in a cloud such as this, that has long since dissipated.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A View of the Lagoon...
This is the Lagoon Nebula, aka Messier 8, a large star forming region located near the Trifid Nebula. This nebula is easily visible to the naked eye in a dark sky, near the constellation of Sagittarius. Our Sun was formed in a cloud such as this, that has long since dissipated.
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