Observation by Ian Rothwell: M42 Test Image (H-α )

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2017 Dec 27 - 22:00

Uploaded

2017 Dec 28 - 17:56

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h34^m
Dec: -05°29'
Position angle: -2°09'

Field size

0°58' × 0°50'

Equipment

ZWO ASI1600MM Cool Pro
ZWO 8x1.25" EFW (LRGB UHC Hα)
Skywatcher Explorer 150P
Nebulosity 4
Baader H-α (7nm) filter

Exposure

Single 60 sec exposure

Location

Bournemouth

Target name

M42

Title

M42 Test Image (H-α )

About this image

Taken in the same session as the LRGB colour image, this ghostly image was taken with a 7nm Hydrogen-alpha filter. Next challenge is to combine it with the colour image in a meaningful way.

Files associated with this observation

m42_Ha_60s_2m.jpg (1.9 MB)

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