Observation by Ian Sharp: Nebulae in Orion

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Paul Downing

Observer

Ian Sharp

Observed

2015 Jan 18 - 17:37

Uploaded

2015 Jan 18 - 17:45

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
M43
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33)
The Flame Nebula (NGC2024)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05h36m
Dec: -03°20'
Position angle: -11°43'

Field size

10° × 6°

Equipment
  • Canon 6D
Exposure

47 x 90 secs

Location

Andalucia, Spain

Target name

Orion nebulae

Title

Nebulae in Orion

About this image

Ian Sharp took this wide field image of the area around Orion's belt and sword from a location in Andalucia in Spain on 17th January, 2015.  Visible are several of the numerous areas of nebulosity, including M42, The Flame nebula and the Horse Head.  Equipment used was a Canon 6D DSLR and 200mm f/2.8 L Lens at f/4, guided on an Astotrac unit.  Exposure was 47 x 90 secs at ISO3200.  The image was calibrated in DSS with Darks, Flats and Flat darks and was processed in PixInsight

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