Messier 8 is a vast nebula in Sagittarius.
Most of its material consists of Hydrogen gas - seen here is Pinkish Red.

Please see the next image for a starless version.

L-RGB image
Luminance for 60 minutes (Bin 1)
RGB - 10 minutes per channel (Bin 2)
Total of 1:30

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia