Observation by Steve Knight: The Belt of Orion

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2026 Feb 04 - 18:07

Uploaded

2026 Feb 05 - 13:51

Objects

The Orion Nebula (M42)
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33)

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h36^m
Dec: -03°19'
Position angle: -0°33'

Field size

4°24' × 7°35'

Equipment

Seestar S30 Pro

Exposure

x164 10 sec exposures (total 27 min 20 sec)

Location

Skilgate, Somerset

Target name

The Belt of Orion

Title

The Belt of Orion

About this image

My first experience of the new Seestar S30 Pro was encouraging. Attempted a mosaic encompassing the belt of Orion, Horsehead Nebula and M42. Alas clouds rolled in after 27 minutes so mosaic incomplete and very noisy. Squint and you can make out the Horsehead Nebula.

Files associated with this observation

Orions belt.jpg (9.1 MB)

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