Orion Nebula (Messier 42) & Messier 43 2021-02-10 Image Session Commenced 18:51 UT

My annual attempt of this very well known object.

 

Aberkenfig, South Wales

Lat +51.542 Long -3.593

 

Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian Reflector, Olympus E410 at prime focus. EQ6 Syntrek Mount.

 

Out of 39 frames captured, 37 were used in the processing.

12 x 50s @ ISO 800

12 x 40s @ ISO 1600

13 x 30s @ ISO 800

Also 10 dark frames.

 

Processed with Deep Sky Stacker.

 

Final levels adjusted using shadows & highlight correction with G.I.M.P. to reduce the exposure at the centre of the nebula.

Done