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The Eagle Nebula
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About this Image
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This image of the Eagle Nebula is presented in false-color. Red, green and blue channels were assigned to Sulphur-II, Hydrogen-alpha and Oxygen-III emission lines, respectively. The H-alpha channel was also used for the luminance data.
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Technical DetailsOptics |
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14" f/10 RCOS Ritchey-Chrétien
Cassegrain at f/7.4,
Mount |
Takahashi NJP Temma 2. |
Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME, CFW8. |
Filters |
Custom Scientific 3nm Sulpur-II, H-alpha,
Oxygen-III. |
Date |
29 May 2003, and 2, 8 June 2003. |
Location |
my
backyard
observatory in Austin, Texas. |
Exposure |
(Ha):SII:Ha:OIII = 220:180:220:260 minutes (20-minute sub-exposures). |
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