The Pillars of Creation (Eagle Nebula, or Messier 16)

 

Imaging Telescope: Vixen ED81s f/7.7 

Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Synscan Pro (belt mod) 

Camera: QHY 533M 

Filter Wheel: QHY CFW3S-SR 

Filters: L,R,G,B,Ha

Guiding camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini (mono)

Guidescope: SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED

Constellation: Serpens

Date: 15-16 July-2023 

Location: Korinthos - Greece - Albireo Observatory 1 

Exposure Time: 

L: 60x120" (gain: 50.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

R: 60x120" (gain: 50.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1 

G: 60x120" (gain: 50.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1  

B: 60x120" (gain: 50.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1

Ha: 12x900" (gain: 50.00, offset: 12.00) 0°C bin 1×1  

Calibration Frames: Darks, Flats, Bias, Dark Flats 

Acquisition: N.I.N.A, PHD2 

Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop