M 42  -  wide field

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Object identification (2.2MB)

Object data of M42
Object type: Emission + reflection nebula
Size: 90' x 60'
Magnitude: 4.0mag
Constellation: Ori
Distance: 1,500 Ly
   
Notes: The above image shows the central region of the famous constellation Orion. There are many well known objects visible:
  • M 42 + M 43 (Orion Nebula)
  • M 78
  • IC 434 + B 33 (Horsehead Nebula)
  • NGC 1909 (Witch Head Nebula)
  • NGC 1977
  • NGC 1999 (Keyhole Nebula)
  • NGC 2024 (Flame Nebula)
  • Sh2-276 (Barnard’s Loop)

Exposure data
Date: 2017-11-18
Location: ATHOS Centro Astronomico / La Palma (900m)
Telescope: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G @ f/3.2
Camera: Nikon D800 (ISO1600)
Mount: iOptron Sky Tracker
Exposure time: 69x1min
Exposure time total: 1h09min
   
Notes: Image acquisition by CEDIC team (Markus Blauensteiner, Christoph Kaltseis, Bernhard Hubl)

Image processing by Markus Blauensteiner

 

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