Observation by Paul Whitmarsh: M42

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Paul Whitmarsh

Observer

Paul Whitmarsh

Observed

2025 Dec 13 - 22:00

Uploaded

2025 Dec 16 - 22:34

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
M43

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h35^m
Dec: -05°24'
Position angle: -0°28'

Field size

0°42' × 1°13'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

20" exposures 4h 03m 40s total exposure

Location

Mileaway Observatory Uckfield

Target name

M42

Title

M42

About this image

M42 Imaged with the Seestar S50 in February and December 2025. With a total of just over 4 hours total exposure. M42 has to be observed at least once a season.

Files associated with this observation

M_42_731x20sec_4h03m40s_T13C_2025-12-13_Final.jpg (2.8 MB)

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