The Lagoon Nebula is the 8th deep sky object in the Messier Catalog and is a great target for beginner astrophotographers because of its size, magnitude, and color. This target is best photographed in the month of August and is considered a good summer astrophotography target. If you're a seasoned astrophotographer, challenge yourself and get two targets in one go by framing your image to capture a nearby nebula, Messier 20. Object Designation: M8, Sh2-25, Gum 72 Also known a