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===Hourglass Nebula===
 
===Hourglass Nebula===
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The Hourglass nebula is found inside the brightest region of M8. First observed by John Herschel, its name is derived from its shape. It is however a separate object from the Engraved Hourglass nebula in [[Musca]]. The extremely large, hot stars illuminate this region, specifically Herschel 36. In 2006, scientists discovered four [[Herbig–Haro object|Herbig-Haro objects]].<ref name=messier-objects/> These are occur where jets of gas collide with other gas and [[dust]] at high speeds and are often found near young stars.
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The Hourglass nebula is found inside the brightest region of M8. First observed by John Herschel, its name is derived from its shape. It is however a separate object from the [[Engraved hourglass nebula]] in [[Musca]]. The extremely large, hot stars illuminate this region, specifically Herschel 36. In 2006, scientists discovered four [[Herbig–Haro object|Herbig-Haro objects]].<ref name=messier-objects/> These are occur where jets of gas collide with other gas and [[dust]] at high speeds and are often found near young stars.
    
==References==
 
==References==
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