The Busy Center of the Lagoon Nebula . ... Credit Copyright: Michael Sherick Explanation: Stars are battling gas and dust in the Lagoon Nebula but the photographers are winning. ... The energetic processes of star formation create not only the colors but the chaos . ... This spectacular portion of the Lagoon Nebula was created in scientifically-assigned colors from light emitted in very specific colors by hydrogen , silicon , and oxygen . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...