M 42

M 42 – Orion Nebula

Exposure data

Telescope: Vixen VC 200L f=1260mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader HαRGB
Exposure times: Hα: 3x5min R: 5x5min + 10x20s G: 5x5min + 10x20s B: 5x5min + 10x20s
Exposure time total: 1h 40min
Mount: 10 Micron GM 1000 HPS
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2014-03-08

Object data of M 42

Object type: Emission nebula
Size: 90′ x 60′
Magnitude: 4.0 mag
Constellation: Orion
Distance: 1500 Ly