The Lagoon Nebula is a hydrogen-rich emission nebula. 

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According to scientists, in this nebula a lot of new stars are born, which are formed in the so-called "globules" (small dark points in the photo between the nebula's clouds).

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It was discovered by Giovanni Podjerne before 1654.

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It is best observed during the summer from mid to late summer in the southern sky.

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It can be observed with medium-sized binoculars with a hydrogen or UHC filter screwed in.

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The distance from Earth of this nebula is 4,100 light years.

The size of this nebula is approximately 110 x 40 light years.

 

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