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Stellar Shot of the Week

SVX90T - Lagoon

September 2, 2026 - Davide Mancini

Davide Mancini captured this surreal shot of the Lagoon Nebula (M8) in Sagittarius with his SVX90T. This emission nebula rests 4,100 light-years away from Earth and is one of only two star-forming nebulae, faintly visible to the naked eye from mid-northern latitudes. Contained within its structure is young open cluster NGC 6530, which is thought by scientists to be expanding particularly to the north and south. #stellarvue

Other Designations: Lagoon Nebula, Messier 8, Sharpless 25, RCW 146, Gum 72

Details:

Telescope: Stellarvue SVX90T

Focuser: Stellarvue 3" focuser (with Sesto Senso Prima Luce Lab focuser motor)

Field Flattener: Stellarvue SFFX-1 Field Flattener

Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC

Guide Camera: ZWO ASI220MM Mini

Mount: iOptron CEM70G

Filters: Optolong/IDAS NBZ

Accessories: