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M57, the #RingNebula, is approximately 2,000 light years away from Earth in the constellation Lyra. It's an 8.8 magnitude planetary nebula, making it challenging to see with your eyes from light polluted skies, but easy work for this scope. Image time: 3 minutes

The #LagoonNebula is an emission nebula located in the #Sagittarius constellation. Emission nebulae make great targets because they emit their own light. At 5,200 light years, M8 is a favorite for stargazers during the warmer months. Image time: 17 minutes

Located 7,000 light years away in the Serpens constellation is the emission nebula, M16, also known as the #EagleNebula. At the center of this nebula, you may recognize the Pillars of Creation, a structure of cosmic dust hiding young stars formed within. Image time: 20 minutes