M42 Orion Nebula [Singapore]

My second attempt at shooting M42 on a rare night of clear sky in Singapore. Taken at Changi Beach - a place located at the eastern end of Singapore main island. Night sky there is definitely darker compared to where I first attempted M42 (which was in the central part of severe light polluted Singapore).

 

But the imaging session was short lived as the lens fogged up after 40 plus shots. What a waste! Guess I have to bring some heat packs along if I am going to this location next time.

 

Though the image is noisy, I am quite satisfied with the end results of the stacked image. The running man nebula is visible in the photo as well. Waiting for the next clear night to collect more subs to add on to this group of subs.

 

Details:

Pentax K-30 with DAL55-300mm lens

Pentax O-GPS1 Astrotracer

iso3200, f/5.8, 300mm

40x10s light frames & 25 dark frames

Stacked using DSS

Done