Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 16, 2004

Close-Up of the Lagoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2004 is “Close-Up of the Lagoon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ), Coelum). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Stars are battling gas and dust in the Lagoon Nebula but the photographers are winning. Also known as M8, this photogenic nebula is visible even without binoculars towards the constellation of Sagittarius .”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 16, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ), Coelum
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 16, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-16-close-up-of-the-lagoon-nebula

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