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Date 2011 |
Location Mayhill, NM |
Software ACP, MaxIm DL, TheSky6 |
Mount Software Bisque Paramount ME |
Guide Atik 16IC, Astrodon MMOAG |
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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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Billions and Billions.com/Eagle
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