M42, NGC1976 and M43, NGC1982
| Constellation: |
Orion |
| Type: |
Diffuse Nebula |
| Position: |
RA05h35.4m
Dec-5d27s |
| Magnitude: |
4 |
| Exposure: |
Composite of two images using LRGB technique.
RGB: Composite of three images. Taken 11-05-02 and 11-09-02.
All exposures on Elite Chrome 200.
1 X 10 min. (for central core), 1 X 15 min. ,1 X 20 min.Luminance:
Composite of three images. Taken 12-26-02
All exposures on hypered Tech Pan.
1 X 5 min. (for central core), 1 X 10 min. ,1 X 20 min. |
| Processing: |
Images were aligned in Registar, combined
in Photoshop.
5 and 10 minute images were combined to hold detail in the core.
20 minute exposure was then added.
Levels, color balance adjusted in Photoshop. |
| Equipment: |
Meade 10" LX-50 with Lumicon giant easy guider at f/5.5 |
| Notes: |
None. |
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