M42 Orion
Photo description / processing
The image is a combination of H (naturally red), S (naturally light mustard), and O (naturally blue) filters. Interestingly, the hydrogen and sulfur clouds are quite distinct, but oxygen is mixed in with them, causing the hydrogen to appear violet and the sulfur closer to brown. So, the colors aim for a natural palette but are highly saturated.
Technical information
- Telescope/Lens
- Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P
- Camera
- ToupTek ATR2600M
- Mount
- Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro
- Guide Scope
- SVBONY SV106
- Guide Camera
- ToupTek G3M662M
- Accessories
- Sky-Watcher 2-inch MPCC
- Software
- N.I.N.A., Siril
- Location
- Екатеринбург, Россия
Light pollution
Red, Bortle 7 zone
- Date taken
Exposure
- 60 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · H ·
- 60 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · O ·
- 60 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · S ·
Total exposure: 3 h 0 m
NGC 1976
Dec 17th, 2025 · UTC · Moon information 6% · >15° / Astronomical night: 9.25 h









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