The Great Orion Nebula
| The Great Orion Nebula is probably the most notable nebula. Portions of this nebula are so bright it is easily seen with the naked eye. Even in a small telescope of 4" or so of aperature reveals rich details. This image was taken with a 4" telescope. The blue reflection nebula on the right is called the "Running Man". |
He alone stretches out the heavens
and treads on the waves of the sea.
He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion,
the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.
Job 9-1-19 NIV
| Telescope: Televue NP101 | Designation: M42 & NGC 1977 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200 GTO |
Constellation: Orion |
| Camera: Olympus OM-1 | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST4 | Type: Emission & Reflection Nebula |
| Exposure: Hypersensitized Kodak Royal Gold 200, 2 hours | Position: R.A. 05 hr 35 min , Dec -050 23' |
| Processed using Registar, PhotoShop CS | Date: 15 October 2004 |
| Scanning by Tony Hallas | Location: Mayhill, NM : New Mexico Skies |