[xa-coupe (Jeff)]

I was getting data for the Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) last night when it occurred to me that M42 may have been over the house and yes it was.


Like a lot of us I started my astro journey with M42, though with no knowledge and a beginner telescope the results were ... poor (to be charitable), but by the time I got enough skill and a decent OTA M42 was available only at times I was deeeeeep asleep.


Anyway, this is a single 10 minute exposure from last night, quickly cropped and fiddled with in PS.


William Optics GT81 (.8 reducer)
NEQ6 Pro
Canon 1500D
EQMOD/APT/PHD2