Observation by Kevin Toogood: M42 (and a bit of running man)

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Kevin Toogood

Observer

Kevin Toogood

Observed

2017 Jan 20 - 22:00

Uploaded

2017 Jan 29 - 16:45

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h35^m
Dec: -05°20'
Position angle: +105°10'

Field size

1°24' × 0°52'

Equipment

Meade LXD75 SN-8
Nikon D60

Exposure

ISO 800, 50x 30s

Location

Kent

Target name

M42

Title

M42 (and a bit of running man)

About this image

First attempt at a DSO, restricted to 30s as mount unguided. Very good seeing that evening from a moderate LP area.

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