M 42

M 42 – Orion Nebula

Exposure data

Telescope: 12″ Meade ACF f=1500mm with Reducer Lumicon Giant Easy Guider
Camera: SBIG ST2000XM
Filters: SBIG LRGB
Exposure times: L: 12x2min R: 6x2min G: 6x2min B: 6x2min
Exposure time total: 1h
Mount: Vixen New Atlux
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2006-12-15

Object data of M 42

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