Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
Object name: M16 Eagle nebula NGC 6611 sh2-49
Apparent RA: 18 18 48.0
Apparent Dec:-13 47 50
Constellation: Serpens
An unusual spell of fine weather in mid July gives an chance on the far south targets. Took 6 nights to gather enough data for this tricolour narrowband image of M16, the Eagle Nebula. Also known as part of the Sharpless Catalog SH-49, sh2-49 and Messier 16, NGC 6611,Sharpless 49, RCW 165, Gum 83, Star Queen Nebula
View full sized image of M16 Eagle nebula NGC 6611 sh2-49
cCaptured in maxim, processed in Photoshop
This image was autoguided using my homemade off axis guider with Lodestar.
Imaged with my homemade telescope mount
Exposure Details :
Astrodon 6nm Ha 8x1200s on 200 @ F5 f.l. 1000 with Artemis 285 camera
Astrodon 6nm SII 16x1200s on 200 @ F5 f.l. 1000 with Artemis 285 camera
Baader 8nm OIII 16x1200s on 200 @ F5 f.l. 1000 with Artemis 285 camera
Equipment:
Skywatcher 200 Newt (upgraded with OO Hilux secondary)
Baader Focuser
Homemade focus motor
Homemade filterwheel / OAG combo with Lodestar guide camera
Artemis 285 CCD camera
Homemade Telescope mount
Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
