Date 2005	Location Coudersport PA	Software Astroart 4	Mount Losmandy G-11	Guide STV w/ eFinder
Optic Borg 45 ED	Camera SXV-H9C	Filter O-S-C	Exposure 16 x 240s	Process Photoshop CS2

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The Great Orion Nebula and The Running Man- M42

What can one say about this breathtaking sight?  Certainly one of the heavens' most exceptional objects, it is easily observed naked-eye in the sword of Orion's belt.  M42, the larger emission region is a stellar nursery where new suns are being birthed.  The smaller reflection nebula (left) is NGC1973-75-77 and commonly called The Running Man or Ghost Nebula.  Do you see his outstretched arms and long stride in the magenta center of the blue area?  Click the image for a larger version or return to the Gallery