M 8  & M20 (Lagoon  and Trifid Nebulae)

Distance from Earth:   (M8--5200   &   M20--2200 light years

Located in:        Sagittarius

Telescope:  FSQ-106  (4' refractor)

Camera : STL11000 

Mount :           AP1200

Image date:   2007

 

  -- Filters used and total time--

Luminous   

Red            30 minutes

Green        30 minutes

Blue           45 minutes

Ha              60 minutes

OIII            

SII