Observation by Mattia Piccoli: M42 and M43

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Mattia Piccoli

Observer

Mattia Piccoli

Observed

2025 Dec 21 - 23:00

Uploaded

2025 Dec 23 - 22:11

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
M43

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h34^m
Dec: -05°30'
Position angle: -83°50'

Field size

1°19' × 0°51'

Equipment

SkyWatcher Newton 254 / 1000
EQ6
QHY8 L
L-eNhance

Exposure

70s x 67 frames, 1 Gain, -15°C

Location

Italy, Udine

Target name

M42 and M43

Title

M42 and M43

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