M 8 M 20 NGC 6559 Wide Field

 

Photo by Tom Schmidtkunz

 

Scope / Lens

Tele Vue TV-NP127fli

 

Camera

FLI PL16803

 

Exposure

6 x 5 minutes with each of R, G, B Astrodon filters, and 4 x 3 minutes Lum

 

Description

This wide field of the M8, M20 region was taken July 19 and 20, 2023, via i Telescope's Siding Springs Australia site. It is south 32 degrees, and at 3700' elevation.
This setup allows one to capture the NGC 6559 nebula, just towards the right of the M8 image. 188' x 188' FOV.. Nearly two hours integration:
6 x 5 minutes with each of R, G, B Astrodon filters, and 4 x 3 minutes Lum. A great field visually and imaging wise.

 

Secondary Object

M20 - Emission

 

Tertiary Object

M21 - Open

 

ID: 1455

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