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NGC 6520- Final Color

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NGC 6520 with B86 Dark Nebula

NGC 6520 with B86 Dark Nebula – Chile

The open cluster NGC 6520 and B86 (known as the Ink Spot Nebula) contrast nicely with the rich golden star field surrounding them.

Planewave 12 1/2″ CDK Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-60 mount. F/5 unguided LRGB (38/6min L, 7/6min each 2×2 RGB).