M16 The Eagle Nebula

M16 Eagle Nebula

The M16

Also known as the Eagle Nebula, is a young open cluster of stars located in the constellation Serpens. This nebula is also famous for the "Pillars of Creation," a formation of dust and gas Located near centre of this image . This image was captured as an SHO Image with Luminance data added and RGB Stars. This image was taken in the month of September 2023.

Image camera : QHY 268M

Guide camera : QHY 174M mini

Telescope : Celestron Edge HD 9.25

Guide scope : QHY OAG-M

Focal length / ratio : 1645 / F7

Filters : SHOLRGB 2 inch

Exposure time : 26 hrs

Mount : Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

Location : Turondale, NSW, Australia

Date : September 2023