I can calculate the motions of the heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people
— Sir Isaac Newton
The trifid nebula. Shot in H alpha light a earlier this week. Total exposure about one hour.
This is a 13 min combined image of the Trifid Nebula taken from Whiting on Thursday evening 7/24 at11:30 pm, located in Sagattarius which happens to be low in the South. Orion 80ED, Starlight Xp camera, Orion Ha Filter on Vixen mount.
Astrophotography equipment
