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Eagle Nebula M16 - The Sleeping Face.

Eagle Nebula M16 - The Sleeping Face.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Nebula

M16 Like you may have never see it before. I have to confess I know where the Eagle( its so small you would miss it) is but as a whole I see a sleeping face with closed Eyes and what looks like a beard. I even asked my wife to come look she did not even get past the door "there is a sleeping face, you can see the hair and the beard" and I did not say a word.
This is only possible With Carlos Taylor Smallrig getting to feel like its home. I do think we all get 100% dominated by longer focal lengths we do lose sight of the leaves on the tree . This is in part why I will not forget to use my nikon lens to bring to life the whole not just the macro with a 10".
Enjoy a whole new view and yes there has been some star reduction .


QHY183 C -10 100 shots over 3 night .
600 sec each shot.
Sharpstar 61EDPH II
Optolong LeNhance filter,
SESTO SENSO Focuser
Skywatcher NEQ 6 Pro Hypertuned
Guided PHD2, Nina
Pixinsight, Ps Lr

Günter Diel, Nouchetdu38, Leo W, Peter_Private_Box and 16 other people have particularly liked this photo


18 comments - The latest ones
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Absolutely stunning in full size! Definitely a sleeping face:-)
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gudrun club
Thank you Its never seen like this its always much closer up. Glad that you like and saw the face.
4 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
excellent this
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you.
4 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Amazing. It looks exactly like a tranquil sleeping face! Bravo! In awe!
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Diana Australis club
I was struck by the image as you see it. there are so many faces out in space. Its getting harder to get clear night at the moment.
4 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Phenomenal shot!
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you its a good target alright.
4 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Excellente composition merci pour l'info bonne journée.
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Glad that I am able to bring shots like this to this group for others to enjoy.
4 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Super Image Steve definitely a face excellent shot amazing.
All the best TOZ
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to TOZ club
Thank you its quite a surprise when you see this develope in front of you. There is so much out in space we can never know it all. Its a killer time of year clouds and so much rain.
4 months ago.
 Chris Bowness
Chris Bowness club
Fantastic capture Steve and thanks for adding the description. I see the work that you have put into it too.
4 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Chris Bowness club
Thank you Chris There is a lot of work in these images not just the shot time but the time editing but I think well worth the time for the result. I have to wait patiently for my focuser So I can use the scope I want.
4 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Wow,das schaut ja toll aus lieber Steve,schön,dass du alles beobachtest :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
This is almost space Macro but some thing I will not call. I enjoy getting the time to bring things way past our view to life. Many thanks.
3 months ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Fantastisch, Das muss man erst einmal in dieser Qualität so perfekt fotografieren können
3 months ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Leo W club
I did set out to produce a Quality image from the start, why I have so much grey hair. Best part of space bring it to life. Glad you enjoy the image as Its not for everyone.
3 months ago.

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