M42
Photo description / processing
What is there to describe? I struggled with this overly bright object.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
- Camera
- QHY600L
- Mount
- Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT
- Guide Scope
- QHY OAG
- Guide Camera
- ZWO ASI174MM
- Accessories
- Flat / PowerBox / mini PC
- Software
- N.I.N.A., Pixinsight
- Location
- Краснодар, Russia
Light pollution
Yellow, Bortle 5 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 15 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · Ha ·
- 40 × 5″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · R ·
- 40 × 5″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · G ·
- 40 × 5″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · B ·
- 40 × 30″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · R ·
- 40 × 30″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · G ·
- 40 × 30″ · ISO/Gain: 56 · B ·
Total exposure: 2 h 25 m
NGC 1976
Jan 26th, 2026 · UTC · Moon information 55% · >15° / Astronomical night: 7.5 h
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