Observation by Nik Szymanek: Messier 16

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Paul Downing

Observer

Nik Szymanek

Observed

2019 Jun 17 - 23:01

Uploaded

2019 Jun 29 - 08:02

Objects

The Eagle Nebula (M16)

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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

Exposure

600 second Approx 38 hours total.

Location

IC Astronomy, Oria, Spain

Target name

Messier 16

Title

Messier 16

About this image

Found this excellent NB image on Nik's member's page. Note the impressive 38 hours of total exposure for this one.

Files associated with this observation

wk27_19_m16_szymanek.jpg (380.8 kB)

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