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Observation by Peter Tickner: M42 and M43 clouds and dust

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2022 Jan 08 - 22:10

Uploaded

2022 Jan 09 - 19:14

Objects

M43
The Orion Nebula (M42)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05h35m
Dec: -05°24'
Position angle: -4°33'

Field size

0°27' × 0°24'

Equipment
  • ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
  • In built IR cut
  • OAG
  • 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
  • EQ8 mount
Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

M42 and M43 clouds and dust

Title

M42 and M43 clouds and dust

About this image

This is an attempt to see how much detail I could pick out in the clouds around M42 without over-exposing the area round the Trapezium.

Peter

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