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.

The Eagle Nebula M16

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