[alocky (Andrew lockwood)]

Originally Posted by Placidus

So much to see! Tiny, perfect stars, and faultless mosaic stitching.

Thanks Mike and Trish, it took me 4 goes to get the mosaic presentable, and I can still see one seam , but I have spent an awfully long time looking at it!

Originally Posted by Gary_1965

Lovely image.
The textures and depth are magnificent!

Thanks Gary

Originally Posted by RickS

Nice work, Andrew! An impressive result for 15 mins per panel.

Thanks Rick this is one of those few objects that doesn't benefit from 40 hours!

Originally Posted by gregbradley

That's an excellent M42 Andrew.

Greg.

Cheers, thanks Greg.

Originally Posted by Ryderscope

A very good M42 Andrew. We never get tired of looking at this area of the sky. I, like many here I am sure, we’re first drawn into astrophotography after seeing images of M42. Thanks for sharing.

ME too - it was probably the first DSO I looked at nearly 40 years ago, and it still hasn't grown old!