M16 Eagle Nebula
The Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611) is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens about 7,000 light-years from Earth. This image was taken on the first clear night after a long spell of poor weather. It was quite windy, but the guiding seemed ok.
Image Details
Camera
Nikon D50
Scope
ED127
Mount
EQ6-Pro
Guiding
WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure
13x2 mins + flats + darks. ISO 800
Location
Donvale
Date
2009-07-25
Coordinates
RA: 18h 19m 33s
DEC: -13° 49' 15"
DEC: -13° 49' 15"
