The Eagle Nebula, M16

[raf2020]

 

Object: The Eagle Nebula with Pillars of Creation (catalogued as Messier 16 or M16, and as NGC 6611)

Date: 17.07.2021, Light frames: ~00:50AM - 02:50AM and 18.07.2021, Light frames: ~00:30AM - 02:45AM

ISO: 1600

Exposure: 120 sec

Subs taken: Lights: 101, Darks: 70, Bias: 73, Flats: 72, Dark Flats: 72

Filters: L-Pro

Bortles class: 7/8

PP software: APP, SN++, PS 2021

Equipment: SW EvoStar 80ED, SW 0,85 FF/R, Canon 6D (modified), SW HEQ5 Pro

Comments: 1st attempt on object, 2 session project

More info about objects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Nebula

 

Thanks for looking,

Raf

[Sterrenland]

Lots of detail there...lovely capture. I'd maybe bring the contrast up to make the background a bit less light and misty which will make the nebula 'pop' even more.