
Lagoon Nebula: One of the most prominent nebulae in the sky and a splendid example of a large emission nebula, illuminated by a bright open cluster of young, hot stars in the center of the image. Also nicely displayed are the various dust spots and lanes from which young stars are continuously born.
Object |
Lagoon Nebula |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
M 008 |
Constellation |
Sagittarius |
Optics |
TMB 130 f/6 x 0.8 Televue Reducer/Flattener |
Camera |
QHY8/ALccd 6c |
Exposure |
6 x 10min IDAS LPS filter, 10 x 10m Astronomik Ha filter, Maxim DL for Capturing |
Calibration |
No |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro II and TMB 80 as Guide Scope. Maxim DL as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Astro-Physics 900 GTO |
Processing |
ImagesPlus,Photoshop. Color Coding: L(Ha),RGB(LPS) multiple luminance |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 1.+ 9. April 2008 |
Remark |