M8 and M20, Lagoon and Trifid nebulae are very famous and are located in the constellation Sagittarius.This picture shows these two nebulae in front of a dense field of stars in the Sagittarius arm of our galaxy. The Lagoon Nebula (M8) is the largest (and brilliant) located south of the smaller Trifid (M20).Visit my Web http://www.zonalunar.comBest Regards.
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