Observation by Martin Griffiths: Nebulae in Orion

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Martin Martin

Observer

Martin Griffiths

Observed

2017 Jan 20 - 21:45

Uploaded

2017 Jan 22 - 11:09

Objects

The Running Man (NGC1977)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h35^m
Dec: -05°19'
Position angle: -10°21'

Field size

1°25' × 1°40'

Equipment

Canon 30D DSLR and an 80mm f6 Apochromatic refractor

Exposure

ISO 1600 f 6 45 second exposure

Location

Carreg ddu reservoir, Elan Valley Dark Sky Park

Target name

Messier 42/43 and NGC 1977

Title

Nebulae in Orion

About this image

Always wanted to get a nice shot of the Orion nebula and the "Running Man" NGC 1977. Going to a dark sky park in the middle of Wales afforded that opportunity. The sky was cold, sharp and clear and both nebulae came out well in just a few seconds.

Files associated with this observation

Messier 42-43 and NGC 1977 perfect.jpg (1.5 MB)

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