Spire next to M16

[Davelrkn]

Hi All
Can anyone advise the Ra Dec for the Spire next to M16.
I have searched the net found plenty of info but no position
Looks like a nice image target

Cheers
Dave

[AlexN]

Center the pillars in your FOV and then just nudge the mount north east a few arcmins... Its right there.. what setup are you using for imaging? If you're using the 450D, with any scope you have in your signature, if you center the pillars, the spire will be within the FOV...

Here's a shot showing how close we're talking, this shot was taken wit an ST10 and 8" GSO RC @ 1634mm.. Even with the longish focal length, and the small size of the ST10 sensor, the spire is still within the FOV...

[Davelrkn]

Hi Alex
Thanks for the reply and info
Very nice image also, nicely framed with plenty of detail
Cheers
Dave

[AlexN]

You're welcome Dave, and thanks for the comments about the pic... Its a year or so old now, but still one of my personal favorites..