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The Orion Nebula (M42)

This past Winter I wanted to continue practicing and improving on my mosaic work. This is a two-panel assemblage using my narrowband filters of The Orion Nebula (M42) and The Running Man (Sh2-279) for a total of 48 hrs of integration time across the Hydrogen-alpha, Oxygen 3, and Sulfur 2 filters. It’s a good bit different from what is typically captured by using broadband (LRGB), but nonetheless, it was a fun target to revisit.

To learn more: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_Nebula

My previous Winter version captured with a modified Canon T3i.

Technical

Explore Scientific 127 FCD100 APO telescope

Explore Scientific .7x Focal Reducer/Field Flattener

MoonLite focuser

Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator

SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount

ZWO ASI1600 MM Pro camera

Chroma Ha, Oiii, and Sii filters