Messier 42 & 43, Joachim Ong

Messier 42 & 43

Messier 42 & 43, Joachim Ong

Messier 42 & 43

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Description

Orion's Sword - Orion and Running Man Nebulae (M42 and M43)

The hunter Orion carries a sword with him as he fights the bull Taurus. Two of the three stars of the sword are actually nebulae.

IMAGE DATA

Location: Koh Samet, Thailand

Date: 4/12/13

Camera: Modified Canon 450D

Telescope: William Optic ZenithSatr 70ED

Mount: Celestron CG-5GT

Unguided

Total exposure: 56.5 min

Subs: 113*30s (@ ISO800)

Focal length: 344mm @ f/4.9 (WO x0.8 reducer)

Filters: Celestron UHC/LPR

Notes: Low transparency due to haze

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Messier 42 & 43, Joachim Ong