The Great Orion Nebula
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Orion Nebula, M42
Orion Nebula is a diffuse Nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is 1,270 light years away from our Earth. Orion Nebula is one of the brightest nebulae in the night sky. It is most popular photographed objects in Japan.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi Epsilon160, EM200 Mount
Camera: SBIG ST-2000XM, Astronomik Type2C LRGB Filter
Exposure: L:10minx8,5minx4, RGB:10minx2, 3minx1
Processing Software: Stellaimage5, PhotoshopCS
Location: Ootou village, Nara Prefecture, 2005
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