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M42 in Orion, Richard Francis

M42 in Orion

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The Orion Nebula, M42, is one of the brightest nebulae in the night sky. It is a star factory, with new stars forming from the gas and dust. At about 1 350 light years away it is the closest such factory to the Earth. It is estimated to be about 24 light years across.

This image is my first effort with a new mount, telescope and camera.

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M42 in Orion, Richard Francis