Observation by Nik Szymanek: M16 The Eagle Nebula

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Nik Szymanek

Observer

Nik Szymanek

Observed

2019 Jun 17 - 23:01

Uploaded

2019 Jun 25 - 14:06

Objects

The Eagle Nebula (M16)
IC2177
IC4703

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18^h18^m
Dec: -13°50'
Position angle: -94°17'

Field size

0°39' × 0°26'

Equipment

Skywatcher Esprit 150mm refractor
QSI 6120 CCD camera
Astrodon H-alpha, OIII and SII filters
Paramount MX equatorial mount

Exposure

600 second Approx 38 hours total.

Location

IC Astronomy, Oria, Spain

Target name

M16 The Eagle Nebula

Title

M16 The Eagle Nebula

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