Messier 16 - The Eagle Nebula

[PhotonCollector (Paul)]

Hello everyone,

Here's an image I did last night of the Eagle Nebula in between banks of clouds and fog.

There's a higher resolution image here http://www.skylab.com.au/pmsa/Messie...%20Nebula.html

Clear Skies
Paul Mayo

Imaging Details

Telescope: 12-inch f/5 GSO newtonian telescope on Sampson GEM.
Guiding: Hand guided with 4.5-inch f/18 guidescope.
Camera: Canon EOS 300D Digital - Hα enabled.

Exposures: 11 x 3-minute exposures @ ISO400
Total Exposure time: 33 minutes.
Filter/equipment:
Baader 2" Multi-Purpose Coma Corrector.
Baader 2" UV/IR Cut Filter.
Processing: Dark frame subtraction, bias and flat-fielded in Iris,
smoothed in Noiseware CE.
Exposure Date: 2006, June 22.

[tornado33]

Gee great shot there Paul, its very bright isnt it.
Scott

[ving (David)]

not bad paul, not bad at all