M42 in the constellation Orion

Posted: Nov 20th, 2025

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Telescope/Lens: SharpStar 61EDPH III + 0.75x reducer

Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Mount: JUWEI 14

Guide Scope: Svbony sv 106 60mm

Guide Camera: ASI120mm

Software: Dss, Siril, Pixinsight, Photoshop

Accessories: Asiair Mini

Exposure:

152 x 60" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-pro

20 x 30" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-pro

10 x 180" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-pro

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Smolenskaya Oblast Aleksinskiy Astrodomik, Russia

Nov 20th, 2025

3 h 12 m

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Very beautiful!

Is the telescope mentioned in the description? It's not very clear where the diffraction spikes on the stars are coming from.

20 Nov, 2025 Reply

Iren Replied to Buzzard

Thank you! I stretched two threads in a cross pattern on the lens because I wanted star spikes.

20 Nov, 2025 Reply

Buzzard Replied to Iren

Clear :) With the rays, it really does look more interesting.

20 Nov, 2025 Reply

Well, 3 hours of great tracking! The frame looks harmonious!

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

Iren Replied to Alex Ch

Thank you!

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

The stars match the telescope. Indeed, SHARP. Excellent!

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

Iren Replied to Pavel Korytov

Thank you!

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

Anastasiya Tretyakova

Very cool with the rays ☺️

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

Iren Replied to Anastasiya Tretyakova

Thank you very much.

21 Nov, 2025 Reply

Maksim Selivanov

Scrolling through my feed, I keep coming back to this image. Excellent color and detail in the Trapezium. Thank you!

23 Nov, 2025 Reply

Iren Replied to Maksim Selivanov

Thank you)

23 Nov, 2025 Reply

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