Observation by Andy Wilson: M42

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Andy Wilson

Observer

Andy Wilson

Observed

2025 Mar 15 - 20:40

Uploaded

2025 Mar 16 - 12:16

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h34^m
Dec: -05°23'
Position angle: -0°58'

Field size

1°51' × 1°40'

Equipment

Dwarf 3

Exposure

20 min (80x 15 sec) gain 60

Location

Yatton

Target name

M42

Title

M42

About this image

Image straight from the Dwarf 3 without additional processing. First night of using the smart telescope.

Files associated with this observation

M42_AndyWilson_Dwarf3_Raw_Crop_20250315.jpg (652.9 kB)

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