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M_42 - Orion Nebula, BensAstroStuff

M_42 - Orion Nebula

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M_42 - Orion Nebula, BensAstroStuff

M_42 - Orion Nebula

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Description

Name of Object: M_42 - Orion Nebula
Image Type: RGB
Exposure: 64*60sec
Date: 10/01/2021
Bortle: Class 4

Gear:
Telescope: Orion 150mm/750mm Newtonian (Started life as a Starblast 6)
Mount: Orion Skyview Pro with Goto Upgrade
Tracking: ZWO ASI120MM-mini + Orion 50mm
Main Camera: ZWO ASI183MC (Uncooled)
Filter: SVBony UHC 1.25"

Software & procedure:
Kstars/Ekos + Indi on NUC for mount control, guidance, and image acquisition. Accessed via NoVNC in web browser.
Siril for stacking, color correction, and histogram editing.
Gimp for final color tweaking, noise cleanup, and cropping.

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  • M_42 - Orion Nebula, BensAstroStuff
    Original
  • Final
    M_42 - Orion Nebula, BensAstroStuff
    C

C

Description: I've rebuilt the image, and now the only edits are a photometric color calibration and autostretch, both done in Siril. No other processing. I feel better about it with this natural and minimally processed coloring.

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M_42 - Orion Nebula, BensAstroStuff

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