Sagittarius Center: It is a stunning view into the center of the constellation of Sagittarius or the Archer. Many well known Messiers objects can be detected in this wide-angle view, among them the bright emission nebulae M8(Lagoon Nebula) and M20(Trifid Nebula) in the center. At the right hand side M17(Swan Nebula) and M16(Eagle Nebula) are also clearly visible.
Object |
Sagittarius Center |
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Catagory |
Constellations |
Designation |
Sagittarius Center |
Constellation |
Sagittarius |
Optics |
Sigma Zoom Lens 18-125 @ 51mm f/5.6 |
Camera |
Hutech modified Canon 30D |
Exposure |
11x ISO 1600-1min, IDAS LPS filter |
Calibration |
Dark Frame |
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Guiding |
No |
Mount |
Piggyback on LX 200 8 inch in ALT/AZ orientation |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Mount Ceder, South Africa - 15 Oct 2007 |
Remark |
Thanks to Horst Schuster for providing his LX 200 |