Orion Sword Region

Messier 42-43, IC 420-428, NGC 1976-1977-1982

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Object

Type

Nebula
Constellation Orion
Coordinates RA:05h 35m 17s  D:-05° 23' 25"
Magnitude -
Size 60x60 arc min

Image

Optics Takahashi FSQ-106N f/5
Mount Eq6-Pro
Camera Cooled Canon 50-DH at -7 C° (external temperature 9 C°) with StarworksTeam Cooling Box MK1
Exposure 12x20 minutes, 800 ISO
Notes Image acquired from Canino (VT) - My previous attempt on M42 here

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

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