The image shows the center of Messier 16 (or Eagle Nebula) which actually consists of two objects: an open star cluster, with the catalog designation NGC 6611, and a bright HII region - IC 4703.
The most popular detail of this nebula is the column of dust in the center of the image - the "Pillars of Creation".
This image is a LRGB - but more and incredible details are shown in the H-alpha Image.
The most popular detail of this nebula is the column of dust in the center of the image - the "Pillars of Creation".
This image is a LRGB - but more and incredible details are shown in the H-alpha Image.
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| Mount |
Paramount ME | Award/published | Astrobin |
| Telescope | Planewave CDK 17 | |
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| Camera | SBIG STXL11002 with AOX |
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| Filter | Astrodon GenII | ||
| Exposure | LRGB 3/3/3/3 x 15min (3h) Ha 6 x 20min (2h) |
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| Software |
PixInsight |
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| Location |
Yass, NSW, Australia | ||
| Note |
Data provided by Martin Pugh | ||