M16 & M17

 

     M16 or the Eagle Nebula is the bright red emission nebula above center.  M17 or the Swan Nebula is the one below and left of center.  This area is between the constellations Serpens and Sagitarius to the south in the summer time.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Optics Camera Film Exposure Mount/Guiding Scanning Processing Location Date
Nikor 300mm f4.5 @ F4.5 Nikon F2 Provia 400F pushed +1 60 min G11 with ST4 through TV85 Minolta Scan Dual II Levels/Curves/Radial Gradient AVin PS; stacked in Registar Big Bear (RTMC), CA 5/24/03

Comments: Arc'd stars was from some field rotation.