This shot shows the exceptional wide field of the Meade LXD75 8" f/4 Schmidt Newtonian. This is a single 30 minute exposure on Fuji Provia 400F slide film. It was hand guided with an Orion 910mm focal length guidescope using a 5mm reticle. Camera was an Olympus OM-1 and focused with an STI Stiletto. No filters, minimal post processing.
The Omega or Swan nebula is named for the telescopic view - which shows only the brighter central portion and appears like a swan or the Greek Omega symbol. This is a deep exposure to capture the wonderful outer regions of faint nubulosity.
This fine nebula lies just about 2 degrees from the Eagle nebula (M16) and is located within the same spiral arm of the Milky Way.
While not particularly bright, this nebula is a very active star forming region, with a mass of over 800 Suns - more than the star forming region of the Orion Nebula.
Enjoy!
Peter
The Omega or Swan nebula is named for the telescopic view - which shows only the brighter central portion and appears like a swan or the Greek Omega symbol. This is a deep exposure to capture the wonderful outer regions of faint nubulosity.
This fine nebula lies just about 2 degrees from the Eagle nebula (M16) and is located within the same spiral arm of the Milky Way.
While not particularly bright, this nebula is a very active star forming region, with a mass of over 800 Suns - more than the star forming region of the Orion Nebula.
Enjoy!
Peter
Attached Image: