M16 – The Eagle Nebula in Serpens Cauda

Telescope: Meade SN6, Orion Atlas EQ-G
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Filter: Orion Imaging Sky Glow Filter
Guide scope: None
Exposure: 45x30sec, ISO 1600 saved as RAW
Darks: Internal
Flat: Synthetic
Software: Backyard EOS, Digital Photo Professional, Deep Sky Stacker, Photoshop

This was a bit of a quickie that I snuck in ahead of leaving town on business. I wanted to use a bit longer exposures (sky glow probably would have allowed 45 seconds) but I wanted to grab at least 40 images before M16 reached the meridian. I was very pleased with how well the T2i recorded this rich emission nebula.

-John

M-16 (8-6-2012)-2j.jpg

very nice image John! Best

very nice image John!

Best Regards,
John Chumack
www.galacticimages.com

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