Messier 42-The Orion Nebula. HaRGB January.2024.

The Orion Nebula, Messier 42 or NGC 1976 is a diffuse nebula situated just below Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae in the night sky and is the closest region of massive star formation to us. It lies at a distance of 1,344 light years.

Imaged over 5 nights, the 24th Nov.2023, 12th,13th,14th and 17th.Jan.2024.

HEQ5 PRO

WO71GT with WO P-Flat6AIII adjustable x0.8 reducer/flattener

For RGB: QHY183C Gain21 -20C

Optolong L-eNhance filter

185subs totalling 4hrs53min.

For Ha: QHY183M Gain21 -20C

Baader Ha narrowband filter

135subs totalling 4hrs33min.

Total acquisition time 9hrs26min

Processed using Pixinsight and Photoshop.

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