Object: NGC 6523 (*)
Diffuse Nebula or Supernova Remnant, type EN, in Sagittarius
Right Ascension (2000.0): 18:03:42.0 (h:m:s)
Declination (2000.0): -24:22:48 (deg:m:s)
m_b: 5.0 (mag)
Dimension: 45.00 x 30.0 (arcmin)
Cross Identifications: M 8, LBN 25, Lagoon nebula