I had so much fun working on the Orion Nebula the other night, I decided to go back with things better positioned so I could get a much longer exposure time. In doing so, I was able to also capture M43, the nebulous region at the top of the photo. Though now considered to be part of the same nebulous cloud, they were originally discovered and cataloged as separate objects. The added exposure time also brought forward so many details in the Orion Nebula. This is surely a sight to visit and revisit many times over!
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Messier 42 - Orion Nebula
November 29, 2013
Orion 8" Astrograph on VX Mount
Nikon D3100 Camera - ISO 1600
119 sub frames at 30"/frame
Total Exposure Time = 54 minutes 30 seconds
Image Stacking in Deep Sky Tracker
Image Processing in Fitswork
I love this picture. I am able to imagine so many things when I look at it for a while... but my favorite it the Mii guy on a sled. Can you find it? I am happy for you as you continue to refine your skills.. I am pretty sure you might create the first roadmap of heaven:)
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