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Date

2011

Location

Mayhill, NM

Software

ACP, MaxIm DL, TheSky6

Mount

Software Bisque Paramount ME

Guide

Atik 16IC, Astrodon MMOAG

 Optic

OGS/RCOS 10" RC

Camera

Atik 11000C

Filter

OSC RGB

Exposure

1200s x 27

Process

Astroart 5, PixInsight, Photoshop CS5

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The Eagle Nebula M16 in Serpens Cauda is one of the better known emission nebulae near the heart of the Milky Way.  The Eagle's talons at center are more commonly called The Pillars of Creation, a name popularized by the famous Hubble image.  For me, this amazing feature is a dinosaur-like monster.  Perhaps you see him too?  Scattered throughout the hydrogen and helium gases are the dark Bok globules also indicative of star birth.  Click for a larger version or return to the Gallery