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Observation by Callum Scott Wingrove: The Eagle Nebula

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Scott Wingrove

Observed

2019 Jun 29 - 23:50

Uploaded

2019 Jul 04 - 20:55

Objects

IC4703
IC2177
The Eagle Nebula (M16)

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18h18m
Dec: -13°55'
Position angle: -34°33'

Field size

1°45' × 1°19'

Equipment
  • Evostar ED80
  • ASI294MC Pro
  • STC Duo Narrowband filter
  • HEQ5
  • Asiair
Exposure

Gain 390, 25 x 4 min guided

Location

Stanmore, Greater London

Target name

M16, The Eagle Nebula

Title

The Eagle Nebula

About this image

This is my first attempt at this target but it’s one I’ve wanted to photograph since I got interested in this hobby.  Unfortunately I got my spacing wrong so the stars are not round across the image but I am still happy with this as a first attempt.

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