Observation by Duncan Hale-Sutton: M42 Orion Nebula with a Dwarf 3

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Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observer

Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observed

2026 Jan 10 - 21:24

Uploaded

2026 Jan 11 - 16:17

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
M43
The Running Man (NGC1977)
Sharpless 279

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h35^m
Dec: -05°24'
Position angle: -11°18'

Field size

2°57' × 1°40'

Equipment

Dwarf 3 smartscope

Exposure

121x15s

Location

Neatishead, Norfolk

Target name

M42 Orion Nebula

Title

M42 Orion Nebula with a Dwarf 3

About this image

First image of M42 with the Dwarf 3. Based on 30 mins of integration. Auto parameters in Dwarf 3 and in Stellar Studio. Binned x2. Modified in Photoshop to brighten fainter areas and to increase the saturation. Duo band filter used.

Files associated with this observation

2026-01-10 121x15s M42 Dwarf 3 Wide Field.jpg (249.1 kB)

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