Rolf Olsen

Entrant Statement: A detailed narrowband image of Messier 17, which is brighter than its famous neighbour the Eagle Nebula (traditionally the more photographed of the two).

Location: Hi-View Observatory, Auckland, New Zealand

Equipment: Homebuilt 12.5" f/4 Serrurier Truss Newtonian, QSI 683wsg, Lodestar guider, Astrodon 3nm H-Alpha and 3nm OIII

Exposure: H-Alpha: 5h, OIII: 11h 30m

Total Integration Time: 16h 30m