NGC 6589 and NGC 6590

Located in the constellation Sagittarius, this image features two blue reflection nebulae NGC 6589 and NGC 6590. The red emission nebula below, IC 4684-5, contains the cluster NGC 6595. Also visible is the planetary nebula NGC 6578 at the top right.

Image Details
Camera STL-11000M
Scope AT8 IN
Mount EQ6-Pro
Guiding Selfguide, 10 sec, Bin 2x2
Exposure LRGB 60:50:50:50 total 3:30
Location Heathcote
Date 2012-05-19
Coordinates RA: 18h 16m 50s
DEC: -19° 53' 24"
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NGC 6589 and NGC 6590
NGC 6589 and NGC 6590