M 16 - Eagle Nebula
M 16 - Eagle Nebula |
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Object data of M16 |
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| Object type: | Open cluster + emission nebula | |
| Size: | 35' | |
| Magnitude: | 6.0 mag | |
| Constellation: | Ser | |
| Distance: | 7,000 Ly | |
| Notes: | The Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) is a conspicuous region of active star formation, situated in Serpens Cauda. The starforming nebula, a giant cloud of interstellar gas and dust, has already created a considerable cluster of young stars. The cluster is also referred to as NGC 6611, the nebula as IC 4703. | |
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Exposure data |
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| Date: | 2017-07 | |
| Location: | ATHOS Centro Astronomico / La Palma (900m) | |
| Telescope: | Baader APO 95/560 CaF2 Travel Companion + Baader Field Flattener M68 | |
| Camera: | Nikon D810A (ISO800) | |
| Mount: | 10micron GM1000 HPS | |
| Exposure time: | 18x6min | |
| Exposure time total: | 1h 48min | |
| Notes: | Image acquisition by CEDIC
team (Christoph Kaltseis, Bernhard Hubl, Markus Blauensteiner, Michael Hanl) Image processing by Christoph Kaltseis |
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