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The Lagoon Nebula in Hydrogen, Sulfur, and Oxygen
The majestic Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8, is a region of hot gas and a nursery for many young stars. It spans 100 light-years across and is about 5,000 light-years distant in the constellation Sagittarius. The open cluster NGC 6530, which formed in the nebula only a few million years ago, contains many bright stars. The nebula gets its name from the dark lane of dust that runs through it.
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In tropical astrology, 5 JAN 2016 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 JAN 2016.