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. The blue reflection nebula on the left 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: Takahashi FCT 150mm @f7 | Designation: M42 & NGC 1977 |
Mount: Paramount 1100 |
Constellation: Orion |
| Camera: Olympus OM-1 | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG STV | 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: 23 & 26 October 2003 |
| Scanning by Tony Hallas | Location: Mayhill, NM : New Mexico Skies |