M42 / Great Orion Nebula / Sh2-281

NameGreat Orion Nebula
Designation(s)M42, Sh2-281, NGC 1976
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationOrion
Date and Time Observed2023-11-17 05:02:00
InstrumentAskar V 60mm w reducer, f4.5 270mm
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 204.6 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 30m. Exposures 30s@375g, l-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis was the last observation of a magical night. M42 is a gorgeous object, and one "everybody" does. I tried for a view that included a wider contrast range, in this featured image somewhat enhanced in Affinity Photo. Will add a few more images to the gallery, starting with a wide view of M42 and the Horsehead, taken with my Askar FMA180, plus a view with my C9.25 and f6.3 reducer.
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