M16 Eagle Neb, in Ha

[ChrisLX200]

Well the 'Main Event' for tonight was supposed to be the Veil Neb, but while waiting for that to rise above a hedge I took a few short subs of M16. This was just 5 x 10min. Then I slewed to the Veil and 10min through the first 20min sub the clouds rolled in  

So this is all for tonight.

Scope: TV NP127is + 0.8x reducer

CCD: Atik 490EX @ 1x1

Guide: Lodestar

Mount Losmandy G11

First image is full-frame (includes a nice satellite trail at no extra charge...)

And a 100% crop of the central part - the 'Pillars of Creation'

ChrisH

[leemanley]

At least you managed to get something, which is a nice capture. I'm gutted in the fact that I'm never going to get a proper go at this thanks to a house, huge tree and low lying LP from a neighbouring town ! I'm toooooo lazy to drag all the gear out of the garden to somewhere more suitable !

[swag72]

That's looking very nice already Chris - I am looking forward to seeing this develop as I am definitely planning to attack this with the long focal length. Your crop holds up really well.

[ChrisLX200]

Thank you! To be honest, the scope was not configured for this target, it had the 0.8x reducer installed because I needed the widest possible field for the Veil Neb.

Lee: Build a higher pier!

Sara: I would think a longer f/l with your 9.25 will produce a fantastic image of the core, and it will be a little higher in the sky for you. I'm looking through too much atmosphere here to expect much.

ChrisH

[Gina]

Great start and already superb images   Lovely

[lensman57]

Amazing Chris, can't wait for the NB version but it is looking grand as it is.

A.G

[peter shah]

beautifully captured