Observation by Paul Whitmarsh: M16

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Paul Whitmarsh

Observer

Paul Whitmarsh

Observed

2022 Aug 19 - 23:00

Uploaded

2022 Aug 26 - 21:33

Objects

The Eagle Nebula (M16)

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Constellation

Serpens Cauda

Field centre

RA: 18^h19^m
Dec: -13°48'
Position angle: +88°24'

Field size

2°46' × 1°49'

Equipment

William Optics 110mm f6.5 TEC
Modified Canon 6D Mk1
Astronomik luminance 2 filter

Exposure

16 x 120s

Location

Mileaway Observatory Uckfield

Target name

M16

Title

M16

About this image

After 6 months of back problems I was able to get the scope out for observing, I could not resist M16 even though it was disappearing in to the west, I only got 32 minutes of exposure, not enough really. Looking forward to more dark skies this autumn.

Files associated with this observation

M16_19_08_22_2300_small-2.JPG (1.7 MB)

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