The Lagoon Nebula (catalogued as Messier 8 or M8, and as NGC 6523) is a giant interstellar cloud in the constellation Sagittarius.
25 of June 2011
Canon EOS 1000D
Baader Coma Corrector
10 inch (25cm) F/4 Newtonian Reflector Telescope (1000mm Focal Length)
NEQ6 PRO Computerised Goto Mount
Orion 80mm ShortTube Guide Scope
Synguider Autoguider
20 X 60 seconds exposures (20 minutes total exposure time)
ISO 800
Images stacked and alligned in Deep Sky Stacker
Final processing in Photoshop Elements 8.0
Hamit
Awasome!
Oct 29th, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thanks
Oct 29th, 2011 ReplyLillith8810
wow that's beautiful
Jul 12th, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thank you so much.
The universe creates. I just capture.
Jul 12th, 2011 ReplyLillith8810
Yes and its a great thing we are able to capture it :)
Jul 12th, 2011 ReplyThebuild
Lovely shot, especially the colours, space really is far more bright and colourful than the eye alone can see. Another thing I like about these style of shots is it gives a better idea of just how vast and packed the universe is.
Jul 10th, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback
Space certainly is packed with interesting things.
Jul 10th, 2011 ReplyThebuild
Yeah, the sheer size, diversity and just the big question of "what exactly is out there?" is so captivating.
Jul 10th, 2011 ReplyDynnnad
That's such a stunning shot, very unique to see this here!
Jul 3rd, 2011 Reply Helloobsidianphotos
I'm glad you think so. I like showing these deep sky delights to other people. Thanks.
Jul 3rd, 2011 ReplyDynnnad
You are very welcome!
Jul 4th, 2011 Reply HelloI'm glad you've joined, this is one of my favourite subjects!
7Shadows
This would make an amazing wallpaper!
Jul 3rd, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thanks once again. It's currently my desktop background. I might offer it at increased size one day.
Jul 3rd, 2011 Reply7Shadows
That would be amazing. You must be very passionate about Astro photography. :)
Jul 3rd, 2011 ReplyJoe-LynnDesign
Stunning!!
Jul 2nd, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thank you very much Carl
Jul 2nd, 2011 ReplyTimberClipse
Gorgeous capture!
Jul 2nd, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thank you very much again. Apart from my Lunar Eclipse pic, this was my first proper picture taken through my telescope with all the equipment up and running properly.
Jul 2nd, 2011 ReplyJurgenDoe
Amazing and awesome shot.
Jun 30th, 2011 Reply Subscriberobsidianphotos
Thank you so much once again
Jun 30th, 2011 ReplyJurgenDoe
You're most welcome :D
Jun 30th, 2011 Reply SubscriberLuisMihn
Awesome!
Jun 30th, 2011 Replyobsidianphotos
Thank you so much
Jun 30th, 2011 ReplyLuisMihn
you are welcome!
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