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This small part of the Great Orion Nebula is just north of M42. The
bright star at the center is Nu Orionis and the source of this small
nebula's fluorescence. The darker dust lane (at the bottom in this
image) gives M43 a distinct comma shape that is easily visible through
visual observation. However, the gas and dust between the bright
segments of M42 and M43 are difficult to see in smaller scopes and the
reason why this portion of the nebula has its own designation.
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Date: 12/22/2006
Location:
Cheddar Ranch Observatory
Telescope: LX200 10" SCT @ f/6.3
Mount: AP-1200
Camera: Canon 350D,
Modified, Type 1
Exposure Count: 25 x 1 minute frames, 25 minutes
total exposure.
Guiding: Unguided
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Post Processing: |
ImagesPlus: Dark and flat calibration, align and
combine, digital development
Photoshop CS2: Smart sharpen, levels, crop
NeatImage: Noise reduction
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