Observation by Andrew Jeffries: The Eagle nebula

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Mr Andrew Jeffries

Observer

Andrew Jeffries

Observed

2021 Jun 13 - 02:30

Uploaded

2021 Jul 01 - 20:35

Objects

The Eagle Nebula (M16)

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18^h18^m
Dec: -13°49'
Position angle: -91°08'

Field size

0°45' × 0°31'

Equipment

ASI294MC camera
Sky-Watcher Explorer 200p
HEQ5 Pro

Exposure

30x120 sec lights and darks

Location

South East Wales

Target name

M16

Title

The Eagle nebula

About this image

I've decided to upgrade to a dedicated astro camera from the DSLR. This is one of my first shots taken through the light pollution of Newport. It took three attempts to process satisfactorily and I still think there is room for improvement. All the same I'm happy with this image.

Files associated with this observation

M16-web.jpg (1.2 MB)

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