| Star Cluster M16 and it's associated nebula IC4703 are located in the constellation Serpens, 7000 LY from our Solar System. Only 5 million years old, this young system is estimated to be 15 LY across. Also known as the Eagle nebula, this huge cloud of gas and dust is a active birth place of new stars. These young, energetic stars ionize the surrounding Hydrogen gas, which causes it to emit red light. |
| Date: | August 10, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 120 Minutes / 24x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
