Lagoon Nebula
Dreyer's description: eL, eiF, st f ; in M8
Cross Identifications: GC 4368, H 5. 13. pt. of M8.
Right Ascension: | 18 : 05.1 (hours : minutes) |
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Declination: | -24 : 53 (degrees : minutes) |
Distance: | 5.2 (* 1,000 light years) |
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NGC Home NGC 6532 | NGC 6534 M7 | M9
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