Peter Patonai

Entrant Statement: The Dragon's Egg (NGC 6164/6165). Named for its proximity to the nearby "fighting Dragons", this object in Norma is interesting enough on its own.

Location: Abbotsford, NSW (backyard) Bortle 7-8

Equipment: ZWO ASI2600mc, Skywatcher 190mm Maksutov-Newtonian, Antlia ALP-T filter, Optolong L-Pro filter (Stars)

Exposure: 120x180s for the nebula, 60x30s for the stars.

Total Integration Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes