Simcoe Skies Astronomy

M8 - The Lagoon Nebula (partial shot)

M20 - The Lagoon Nebula - SSAA starparty 2008 Magnitude: 6.0 Size: 90.0' x 40.0' (camera captures about 12'x9') Location: Sagittarius Date: Aug 2/08 Exposures: 160 Exposure Length: 5 seconds Amp on setting: OFF Camera Mode: RAW Brightness: 100 Gamma: 60 Gain: 75 Color: R34B16 Filter: IR filter Notes: First try at this target, with a pleasing result. This was taken during the 2008 SSAA star party near Peterborough.