M16 - The Eagle Nebula
The Eagle Nebula (M16) is a bright nebula in Serpens that can be seen
with the naked eye in dark skies. Near the center of the nebula lie the
famous "pillars of creation", familiar to many from the iconic Hubble photo.
The nebula is energized by the open cluster NGC 6611 at the center.
This is a mixture of H-alpha R, G, and B.
See also an older wide field that
includes the Swan Nebula as well.
Takahashi Sky 90 at f/4.5
SBIG STL-4020M (self-guided)
Takahashi EM-200
Hutech LPS filter
H-Alpha: 10x20 minutes
RGB: 6x5 minutes (each channel)
Processed with Maxim/DL and Photoshop CS3
Noel Carboni's Astronomy Tools
H-Alpha (6nm)
Takahashi Sky 90 at f/4.5
SBIG STL-4020M (self-guided)
Takahashi EM-200
Hutech LPS filter
H-Alpha: 10x20 minutes
Processed with Maxim/DL and Photoshop CS3
Noel Carboni's Astronomy Tools