Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  M 78  ·  NGC 2064  ·  NGC 2067  ·  NGC 2068  ·  NGC 2071
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M78 Nebula in Orion, Shannon Calvert
M78 Nebula in Orion
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M78 Nebula in Orion

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M78 Nebula in Orion, Shannon Calvert
M78 Nebula in Orion
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M78 Nebula in Orion

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M78 has proven to be a difficult target for me. Even with a focal reducer, it didn't quite fit in the 14" scope's field of view, although the large aperture brought in some fine detail. I noticed banding in my flats, so I shot more than usual in the hope that they would average out.

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M78 Nebula in Orion, Shannon Calvert