The breathtaking duo of Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula

The breathtaking duo of the Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula captured from last month’s imaging session.

This image was taken with over 3 hours of total exposure using my William Optics RedCat 51 paired with a ZWO 533MC camera, SVBONY SV240 & SV260 multiband filters, AM3 mount, and ASIAIR wireless controller.

M8 shines with its vibrant hydrogen clouds and active star-forming regions, while M20 stands out with its beautiful mix of emission, reflection, and dark nebulae all in one frame. Seeing these deep-sky objects together makes every hour under the night sky worth it.

Clear skies everyone!