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M16 - The Eagle Nebula (imaged at 'Upham' N.M.) |
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Object Information Imaging Details |
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The Eagle Nebula (in Serpens Cauda) is a young star cluster that is still surrounded by its embryonic gas cloud. The Eagle is actually comprised of gas pillars that glow due to radiation from newly-formed stars. The gas is being slowly eroded away by the 'wind' of nearby stars. Within the pillars, star formation is still active. The star cluster and nebula is visible in a modest telescope. Photography is required to bring out the colors. This image was taken in August, 2007 at the ASLC's 'Upham' dark sky site. Skies were completely transparent; seeing was moderate. Clicking on the image brings up a larger, more detailed image. |
Telescope: |
Celestron NexStar GPS 11" |
Camera: |
Canon 300D (type 1 modified) | |
Filter(s): |
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Misc. Optics: |
Giant Easy Guider (f/5) | |
Exposures: |
12 x 2 minutes, 11 x 4 minutes. All @ ISO 800 | |
Guiding: |
Performed using an Orion ED80 (f/30) piggybacked atop the Celestron NexStar GPS 11. Guiding was with GuideDog using a ToUCam. | |
Processing: |
Raws converted to Tiffs with Photoshop CS3 (CA correction applied). Images aligned and stacked using Nebulosity. Curves/levels adjustments also performed with Photoshop CS. | |
Enchanted Skies - Astrophotography by Rich Richins (all images copyright, Rich Richins)