M8 - The Lagoon Nebula

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M8 - The Lagoon Nebula

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Here's my shot of the Lagoon Nebula, taken from Changi Seaside. Total exposure is 45 minutes, shot at 800mm f/4 on an 8" Newt. Amazing transparency last night.

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Nice job
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Thanks Clifford! Nice obs session last night :)
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Hi Ivan
45min? Amazing! Good image of the M8! :)
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Thank you! Yup, 45 minutes total exposure. But it's stacked, of course :)
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Awesome! Ivan, your images never fail to amaze me. Keep up the good work :)
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Thanks Alex! Hope to go imaging with you again next time :)
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Well done.........
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Thank you, o chief of Thomasology
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