Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  M 20  ·  NGC 6514  ·  Trifid nebula
M20 - Trifid Nebula, Derryk
M20 - Trifid Nebula
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M20 - Trifid Nebula

M20 - Trifid Nebula, Derryk
M20 - Trifid Nebula
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M20 - Trifid Nebula

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Description

First light with a "new" Canon refurbished T3i full spectrum Gary Honis modified DSLR. Also first try using an Astronomik CLS-CCD clip in filter. All went very well and am really digging the new equipment. Taken June 8, 2013. Second attempt at this target. Can't wait to try this from my favorite dark sky site.



Total Integration: 180 mins (3 hrs)



Details, Equipment, & Software:

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT6RC w/ AT2FF (FL1370mm f/9)

Camera: Canon T3i (Full Spectrum, Gary Honis modified)

Filter: Astronomik CLS-CCD clip in

Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G

Guide: Orion ST80 w/ SSAG

Capture: Backyard EOS (36x300s light / darks / flats / dark flats)

Stacking: Nebulosity 3

Final Processing: StarTools & Photoshop CS5

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M20 - Trifid Nebula, Derryk

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