Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula
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Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula
These Nebula in this picture are located in the constellation of Sagittarius. The Lagoon Nebula is one of the largest in the night sky. It is visible as an elongated, milky cloud. It is a good subject for viewing through telescope or binoculars. The Trifid Nebula is a emission nebula in Sagittarius. Trifid Nebula's gas contrasts with the blue reflection nebula lying to its north. It is revealed on photographs with CCD images.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi TOA130S, TOA35Reducer
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M, Astronomik Type2C LRGB filters
Exposure: L=150minutes(15minutesx10) ,R=40minutes, G=40minutes, B=40minutes(RGB:2x2binned)
2frames Mozaic,
Total Exposure time=7hours
Software: Stellaimage6, PhotoshopCS
Location: Nosegawa Village Nara Prefecture, 2007-2008