Observation by Paul Whitmarsh: Around M16 & M17

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Paul Whitmarsh

Observer

Paul Whitmarsh

Observed

2021 Jul 16 - 22:27

Uploaded

2021 Jul 19 - 22:33

Objects

The Eagle Nebula (M16)
The Omega Nebula (M17)

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18^h19^m
Dec: -14°56'
Position angle: -88°33'

Field size

4°48' × 3°15'

Equipment

William Optics Whitecat 51mm f4.9 Refractor
Canon 450D Modified
Super Polaris Mount
Astronomik UV/IR Filter

Exposure

120s

Location

Uckfield

Target name

M16 & M17

Title

Around M16 & M17

About this image

A view of M16 and M17, 30x 120 sec exposure at 400ISO.

Files associated with this observation

M16_M17.jpg (906.0 kB)

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