deep sky26 October 2025
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Eagle Nebula
M 16 · α 18h 18m · δ −13° 49′
The heart of the Eagle through the 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain: the young stars of cluster NGC 6611 and, just below, the Pillars of Creation silhouetted against the glowing gas.
| Date | 2025-10-26 - Normandie |
|---|---|
| Optics | Meade LX200 8" (Schmidt-Cassegrain 203 mm) |
| Mount | Skywatcher Wave 150i |
| Camera | ASI533MC Pro |
| Filters | L-Pro |
| Exposure | 60 × 30 s (30 min) via ASIAIR Plus, sans guidage |
| Processing | Siril + GraXpert |