M42 Orion Nebula NGC 1976

The Orion Nebula (NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orion's Belt. Distance is only 1,344 light-years. I really need to do this one again.

Image Details
Camera Nikon D50
Scope GSO 8 RC
Mount EQ6-Pro
Guiding WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure No flats or darks. ISO 800
Location Donvale
Date 2009-12-07
Coordinates RA: 05h 35m 01s
DEC: -05° 27' 56"
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M42 Orion Nebula NGC 1976

Annotations generated from the plate solve · OpenNGC · Sharpless · RCW · LBN · HYG