Orion Nebula

Orion Nebula (M42 or NGC 1976) in Orion

Technical Details Telescope: FSQ-106 Mount: MI-250 Camera: SBIG ST-10XME Filters: Astrodon LRGB Dates: February 9,12, 2008 Exposure: LRGB: L=10x2.5min, RGB=310 each x2.5min each for 1.66 hours total at -25C Notes: This is the Orion Nebula in the constellation Orion.  The nebula is about 1,600 light years distant.  This nebula is very bright, and can be seen by the naked eye.  The blue nebula on the left is a reflection nebula, comprised of NGC 1973, NGC1975, and NGC1977 - also known as the Running Man Nebula.