Patrick
That was the one and only time I've seen colour in M42.
Because I don't get the scope out often, if it's up, I'll always have a quick look.
I had a half decent pair of 10 x 50 binoculars when I was in my very early teens.
I would often look at the night sky with no idea what it all was, but Orion stood out as something special compared to everything else.
It's a reminder of where this hobby started for me.
Relating back to topic. This is one target I have studied a little to find what else is in there to see.
The Trapezium E component I've kinda seen
maybe cause I know where it is suppose to be.
But I haven't put it in the bagged list yet because of the exact title of of this thread.