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M42 M42 in the constellation of Orion is a very prominent nebula and star forming region within easy sight from the UK. This image is a RGB colour composite of the main nebula taken on Boxing Day 2005. Link-words: Messier Nebula

M42

M42 in the constellation of Orion is a very prominent nebula and star forming region within easy sight from the UK. This image is a RGB colour composite of the main nebula taken on Boxing Day 2005.

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File information
Filename:CS_M42-20051226RGB.jpg
Album name:CSuddell / Messier Objects
Rating (3 votes):33333
Link-words:Messier / Nebula
Image date, time and location:26th December 2005, approx 11pm
Telescope aperture and focal ratio:Telescope used Skywatcher 80F5 piggybacked on a Meade LX90, exposures are 20x30sec using a Starlight Express HX916 binned 2x2.
Filesize:79 KiB
Date added:Mar 08, 2006
Dimensions:638 x 490 pixels
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URL:http://gallery.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/displayimage-211-_M42_.html
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