M 16 - Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of Creation
Messier 16, the Eagle Nebula, an HII region in the constellation Serpens. In the very center of this photo is an area known as the Pillars of Creation. Imaged over 2 nights from Samphran, Thailand.
Object details
Nebula in Serpens
Right Ascension: 18h 18m 48s
Declination: −13° 49′ 00
Magnitude: 6.0
Moon Age Average: 14.41 days
Moon Phase Average: 0.53 %
Additional images
Imaging Setup
Location:
SC Observatory, Central Thailand
Date:
May 6, 2016 and May 7, 2016
Telescope:
Officina Stellare RiLA 600
Focal Length:
3000 mm
F-Ratio:
F/5
Mount:
10 Micron GM 4000
Camera:
FLI PL 16803
Image Scale:
0.62 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:
Maxim DL 6
Processing Software:
Adobe Photoshop
PixInsight 1.8
Exposure Detail
| Filter | Filter Brand | Bin | Qty | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Astrodon | 1x | 27 | 300 |
| Ha | Astrodon | 2x | 59 | 300 |
Imaging Setup
Location:
SC Observatory, Central Thailand
Date:
May 6, 2016 and May 7, 2016
Telescope:
Planewave CDK 17
Focal Length:
2924 mm
F-Ratio:
F/6.8
Mount:
10 Micron GM 4000
Camera:
FLI PL 16803
Image Scale:
0.63 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:
Maxim DL 6
Processing Software:
Adobe Photoshop
PixInsight 1.8
Exposure Detail
| Filter | Filter Brand | Bin | Qty | Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Astrodon | 2x | 28 | 180 |
| G | Astrodon | 2x | 28 | 180 |
| B | Astrodon | 2x | 28 | 180 |
