🔭 June Imaging Plan — Switzerland (46°N)

Optimized for your 400 mm, 700 mm, 1000 mm, 2000 mm rigs (APS‑C, color + narrowband)

🌄 400 mm f/5 — Lagoon + Trifid & Milky Way Core

APS‑C FOV ≈ 3.2° × 2.1°

🎯 Best June Target: Lagoon + Trifid Nebula (M8 + M20)

Why this target fits 400 mm The two nebulae sit only ~1.5° apart — 400 mm frames them perfectly in one dramatic composition.

Filters

• Narrowband Hα/OIII (duo‑band)

• RGB optional for star color

Exposure strategy

• 180–240 s NB

• 60–120 s RGB

• 6–10 h total integration

Expected result A stunning two‑nebula panorama with glowing hydrogen clouds and rich star fields.

Secondary June target: Milky Way core widefield (M8–M20–M21–M23 region)

🌌 700 mm f/7 — Eagle & Omega Nebulae

APS‑C FOV ≈ 1.8° × 1.2°

🎯 Best June Target: Eagle Nebula (M16)

Why this target fits 700 mm You capture the full nebula with enough resolution to show the Pillars of Creation clearly.

Filters

• Narrowband Hα/OIII

• RGB optional

Exposure strategy

• 240–300 s NB

• 8–12 h total integration

Expected result A detailed Eagle Nebula with visible pillars and surrounding shock fronts.

Secondary June target: Omega Nebula (M17)

🌠 1000 mm f/4 — Globular Clusters & Nebula Detail

APS‑C FOV ≈ 1.2° × 0.8°

🎯 Best June Target: Globular Cluster M13 (Hercules)

Why this target fits 1000 mm Globular clusters shine at medium‑high focal lengths — 1000 mm resolves individual stars beautifully.

Filters

• RGB only

• Narrowband not useful

Exposure strategy

• 60–120 s RGB

• 4–8 h total integration

Expected result A razor‑sharp globular cluster with thousands of resolved stars.

Secondary June target: Globular Cluster M5

🌑 2000 mm f/10 — Planetary Nebulae & Globular Cores

APS‑C FOV ≈ 0.6° × 0.4°

🎯 Best June Target: Planetary Nebula NGC 6309 (Box Nebula)

Why this target fits 2000 mm Small, bright planetary nebulae are perfect for long focal length — June has many in Ophiuchus and Serpens.

Filters

• Narrowband Hα/OIII mandatory

• RGB optional

Exposure strategy

• 300–600 s NB

• 10–15 h total integration

Expected result A crisp, high‑resolution planetary nebula with visible internal shells.

Secondary June target: Globular cluster cores (M13, M92)

⭐ Your June Master Plan (Summary)