The Orion Nebula
M42
| The Great Orion Nebula was first catalogued by Charles Messier in 1769, however, it was well known long before his observation. It is one of the largest and brightest deep sky objects visible in the northern hemisphere. It is visible to the naked eye under reasonably dark skies and is a very rewarding sight in even small telescopes. For a larger view, click on the image. For a cropped view, click here. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: M42, NGC1976 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Orion |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 1600 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission and Reflection Nebula |
| Exposure: 135 min RGB | Position: R.A. 5 hr 35 min , Dec -05027' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: December 2011 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |