Observation by Callum Wingrove: M42 - The Heart of Orion

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2025 Dec 20 - 01:00

Uploaded

2025 Dec 24 - 15:09

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
M43
Sharpless 281

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h35^m
Dec: -05°22'
Position angle: +3°23'

Field size

0°20' × 0°25'

Equipment

Meade 8" SCT LX10 EMC
ASI294MC Pro
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED
ASI290MM mini guide camera
ASIAIR Pro
UV/IR Filter

Exposure

100 x 5s and 20 x 120s

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

The Orion Nebula

Title

M42 - The Heart of Orion

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