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Tag Archives: D750a

Winter favourites: Rosette and Orion nebula

Posted on 13/03/2021 by philipp

The Orion Nebula M42 is one of the brightest emission nebulae in the sky. In this area relatively young stars heat up the surrounding gas and dust and make it glow. Total exposure time of 1h and 18m. Apparently the camera was a bit tilted, resulting in very ugly stars in the upper portion of the image, but I still like the detail in the nebula.

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Winter favourites: Rosette and Orion nebula

H-II nebulosity in central Orion

Posted on 02/03/2021 by philipp

Orion is not only home to the famous Orion and Horsehead nebula but it is also filled with lots of dust and faintly glowing hydrogen. The bright newborn stars of the area illuminate the interstellar gas and dust, creating a smoky, glowing background.

Takahashi FS-60CB, L-enhance filter, Nikon D750a, Vixen Polarie, 120x30s, ISO3200
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H-II nebulosity in central Orion
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