Astrophotographer captures a cosmic lagoon glowing 5,200 light-years from Earth (photo)
18-06-2026 17:00 via space.com

Astrophotographer captures a cosmic lagoon glowing 5,200 light-years from Earth (photo)

The Lagoon Nebula is best spotted in the months surrounding August in the Northern Hemisphere.
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