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M42 and surrounds, Stephen Pattinson
M42 and surrounds
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M42 and surrounds

M42 and surrounds, Stephen Pattinson
M42 and surrounds
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M42 and surrounds

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M42 and surrounding sky. A HDM composite of 5, 15 and 60 seconds images.

After a recent equipment upgrade (ie the Hyperstar and ASI071), this is the first image worthy of uploading. Some significant imperfections, but I'm reasonably happy with it.

Focal lenth 540 mm. F/2.3

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M42 and surrounds, Stephen Pattinson