And yet another M42...

I am always challenged by this object. Here is this year's version. I have attached a mid size image. A full size version as well as exposure and processing details are at:

http://jthommes.com/Astro/orion.htm

Scope was my Megrez II at f/5, Camera was my Artemis285. Exposure time was HA:L:R:G:B - 40:10:5:5:5

Also check out a recent image of globular cluster NGC1851 - very southerly at -40 DEC. So this was a bit of a challenge and almost out of my latitude's range...

http://jthommes.com/Astro/NGC1851.htm

Attached Image:

It's beautiful.

The photo pretty much sums up astronomy for me.

Sweet shot.

Greg.

Jim,
That is certainly one of the better M42s I've seen this "Orion Season." From the core to the extended regions, it's all quite beautiful.
Larry

Very nice Jim!

Tom

Jim Thommes said:

I am always challenged by this object.

You've proven yourself up to the challenge with this image, Jim.
Very nice.

dan kowall

Thanks for the comments guys.

Wonderful shots Jim! 8)
Thank you!