Yes. With a 9.25 on a night with good transparency, it is possible to see some color in M42. Most of the time it will greens and blues. I haven't had the luck of seeing reds through a scope and mine isn't big enough (8"). If you did, consider your self lucky.
Clear Skies,
David Eccles
Lompoc, CA
Clear Skies,
David Eccles
Lompoc, CA