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Hi Paul & All,
A good report mate and yep, what else do ya do?
NGC 2068 is also known as M78 and this area is awash with several fairly bright reflection nebulae. M42 and IC 434 aren't the only nebulae in Orion!
Sigma Orionis is a spectacular multiple --well worth the visit and it also is the likely source of illumination/ionisation of the Horsehead Complex (IC 434). It is a pity that the flame nebula is so close to Zeta Orionis which makes it so much harder to see.
Beta Monocerotis is also a fine *** -- easy at low power. As I recall ...
I do not believe it! I just went to look up my observation of Beta Monocerotis and ... I don't have one! Amazing, I've seen this triple maybe ten times over the years and it seems I never made an observation. There's another little project for summer ...
Glad to hear the Naglers are being enjoyed. They are truly wonderful eyepieces. Each to his own but I don't use anything else nowadays.
Keep trying with the Horsehead (IC 434) -- you'll get there. A UHC filter helps but don't use the OIII (it will kill it)
Best,
Les D
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