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NGC 6523
M8, Lagoon Nebula
Notes:
Date:    2023-10-18   Time (AEST):   20h42m24s
Total Exposure Time:    1h 15m
Sub-frames:    15 x 300s
Equipment:    EdgeHD 925, ASI294MC Pro, Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro

A Rough Guide to This Object...

Type:   H II region emission nebula  
Size:  55 x 20  light-years  
Apparent size:  90' x 40'   
Distance:  4,100 light-years  
Apparent magnitude:  4.6  
Constellation:  Sagittarius

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagoon_Nebula