M42 the Orion Nebula (RonAdams)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Nebula in Orion · M 42 · M 43 · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The star θ2Ori · The star ιOri

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I was trying to test a new scope tonight. However the sky just will not cooperate. This is the second night that I've tried to test the scope. Last night I got 3 or 4 images of diffraction spikes trying to work out a good focus. Then clouds moved in and shut me down. Tonight there were scattered clouds and a very heavy ground fog. Not to mention a very bright Moon. I could see Polaris so I was able to polar align my mount. There did not appear to be any clouds around the constellation Orion so I decided to image M42. I was only able to take 7 light frames before clouds completely covered the sky. Only 3 of my light frames were usable due to clouds in the images. And the 3 usable light frames had meteors streaking through the image. This is fairly common when imaging M42. However I usually have enough light frames where I can discard the ones with meteors. I did get an image but it leaves a lot to be desired. However I'm glad that I got an image and that I was able to use the scope. I really think that I'm going to like this little APO refractor. I like the wide field of view which kind of reminds me of imaging with a camera lens. The little scope only weighs a little over 3 pounds and my mount weighs around 10 1/2 pounds which makes for an easy transportable set up. I can't wait until I get a clear, dark night to use the scope.

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