M8, NGC6523
Constellation: |
Sagittarius - the Archer |
Type: |
Diffuse Nebula |
Position: |
18h03.8m
DEC:-24d23s |
Magnitude: |
6.0 |
Exposure: |
Composite of two images using LRGB technique.
RGB: Taken 7-5-03. 30 minutes on Elite Chrome 200.
Luminance: Taken 7-5-03. 45 minutes on hypered Tech Pan. |
Processing: |
Levels, curves adjusted in Photoshop. |
Equipment: |
Meade 10" SCT working at f/6.5.
Losmandy G-11 Gemini mount.
Lumicon GEG with focal reducer.
ST-4 Autoguider on a 90mm Celestron guidescope. |
Notes: |
While this picture was taken, minor planet (asteroid) 346 Hermentaria was passing
through the nebula. A closer view is
available as is a short animation.
See the grayscale version of this object. |
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