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Date 2006 |
Location Flesherton, Ontario |
Software Astroart 5 |
Mount A-P 900 |
Guide STL-11000M |
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Optic Tak FSQ-106 |
Camera STL-11000M |
Filter Astronomik R-G-B |
Exposure 300s x 4, 60s x 4 |
Process Photoshop CS5 |
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Billions and Billions.com/Great Orion
The Great Orion Nebula M42, M43, and The Running Man NGC 1973/5/7
What can one say about this breathtaking nebular complex? Certainly one of the heavens' most exceptional regions, 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 reflection nebula at top is NGC1973/5/7, 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? I am indebted to my friend Stuart Heggie for this fine data. It is now available as a large format print from Exposures International Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. Click for a larger version or return to the Gallery