Object: M42
The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orion's Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae, and is visible to the naked eye in the night sky. M42 is located at a distance of 1,270±76 light years and is the closest region of massive star formation to Earth. The M42 nebula is estimated to be 24 light years across.
Size: 65'x60'
Magnitude: 3.0
Scope: AP 130mm EDT f/8, guided
Mount: AP Mach1GTO
Imager: CCD-Labs Q453
Exposure: 144min (36 subs, 240s) "BadPixel" removal, bias, & flats
Process: Nebulosity, ImagesPlus, & PS
Date: 11-26-2008
Location: Anderson Township, Ohio
File: M42 StdDev ClrBal 113 1 131 PS HDR.jpg