Pillars of Creation in M16

Posted: Feb 21st, 2026

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Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Sw 150 pds

Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Mount: HEQ5 Pro

Guide Scope: 60/240

Guide Camera: Zwo 120mm mini

Software: Pixinsight

Exposure:

19 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-extreme

Black, Bortle 1 zone:

Mozyr, Belarus

1 h 35 m

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Resolution: 2971x2971 px

Scale: 14863 KB

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Honestly, I'm just blown away by these Pillars) It's a shame the whole nebula doesn't fit in the Newtonian's field with the 533 camera, but the best part made it in) I tried to keep the center of the nebula looking as it was captured.

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No more needed. The real treat is around NGC 6611.

Today, at 18:09 Reply

Robert Nik Replied to Oeswww

Well, it fits completely on the refractor) after all, the bird needs its wings)

Today, at 18:27 Reply

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