The Orion Nebula (M42) is a glowing emission nebula in the constellation Orion, about 1,350 light years from Earth. It contains young, massive stars still forming and shows vivid colours from the excitation of its elements. At its heart lies the “Trapezium”, a group of four bright stars within a stellar nursery. Visible to the naked eye, the Orion Nebula offers a glimpse into the birth of stars.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | M42 Orion Nebula |
| Distance | 1,350 light years |
| Date | 08. - 10.02.2023 |
| Exposure | 85x120sec. & 35x30sec - Total approx. 3h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | TS-Optics CF-APO 70 mm |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics REFRAKTOR 0,79x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 120mc & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |