M42 - the Great Nebula

Object Data

Object: M42 Great Nebula NGC1976
Constellation: Orion
Distance: 1270 ly
Vis. Magnitude: 3
Size:65 x 60 arcmin
Location:RA: 05h 35m 17.3s
DEC: -05° 23' 28"
Type:Emission / Reflection Nebula

Image Info

Date / Time:01/09/2009 0300UT
Scope:SV102ED @ f/5.2
Camera:DSI Pro III
Exposure(s):20 @ 8s each filter
Filters:LRGB
Guide Method:None
Software Used:Nebulosity, ImagesPlus, Photoshop CS3, N. Carboni's Astronomy Tools