07/21/2025: Messier 8, Messier 13, NGC6857

Along with five of my favorite targets M8 and M13 this was my first attempt at imaging NGC6857. M16, M17 and M20 were imaged on 7/19/2025. I plan to revisit NGC6857 to see if I can pull out any more nebulosity. Usual Setup: Celestron 8/AVX, Starizona Night Owl 0.4X Focal Reducer, ASI294MC Pro

Messier 8 (Lagoon Nebula, 60x15s, -10C)

Messier 13 (Hercules Globular Cluster, 60x15s, -10C)

NGC6857(60x30s, -10)

 The following DSOs were imaged 07/19/2025

Messier 16 (Eagle Nebula, 30x15s -10C)

Messier 17 (Omega Nebula/Swan Nebula, 30x15s,-10C)

Messier 20 (Trifid Nebula, 30x15s, -10C)