M16 - Eagle Nebula

[Coolhandjo]

Hi,

I was glad that the moon rose reasonably late the other night so I could image the Eagle Nebula before it came up over the horison enough to wash out the image.

Taken with 8inch newt, Canon 350d modded, guided, 8 x 10min at ISO400.

Post processing PS CS2. calibrated.

Thanks for viewing

high Res here http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt21/coolhandjo/Eagle-DSS-final.jpg

[Coolhandjo]

Here is a less "blue" version

Link to high res with stars rounded : http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt21/coolhandjo/Eagle-DSS-final-stars-large.jpg

[glennbech]

Awsome! Do you use a moonglow or skyglow filter? The image is very clean for only 8 subs!

[Coolhandjo]

Thanks Glennbech, I use a Hutech Light Pollution Filter! It is a very efficient filter cutting out skyglow.

[Questions]

Fantastic photo, The Eagle is my favorite messier, always fills me with wonder.

[Mikea]

Very very nice!

[Euan]

Nicely done, you have pulled out loads of detail in the pillars

The second one is my favourite

[cardconvict]

very nice the second one is my favourite as well

[Coolhandjo]

Thanks all for the comments. I was pleasantly surprised with the level of detail the old Canon 350D was able to pull out!

[DavidR]

That is absolutely fantastic, I look forward to the day when I will hopefully have the equipment and skills required to take images like that! Wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[Uranium235]

Nice one there!

I had the same problem too with M16 the past couple of nights - you've got until about 11.30ish before the moon comes along to spoil the party. Should be clear again tonight though, so theres a chance to add more.

[cardconvict]

nicelly done mate your processing skills are getting alot better

[Coolhandjo]

Thanks CardConvict - have been reading up using different techniques and plug ins! Never ending learning curve!