M42 - Orion Nebula
Nebula observed from SM Soccer Fields on an exceptional night with excellent transparency.
Object Type: Emission Nebula
Constellation: Orion
Right Ascension: 05h 35m 17s
Declination: -05° 23' 28"
Magnitude: 4.0
Size: 85' × 60'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M42 - Orion Nebula |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 60.0x (25mm eyepiece + 2x Barlow) |
| Date: | 2022-12-29 |
| Time: | 9:03 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
WOW!! The nebula is huge! Easily seen in the scope with M43 nearby. Looks like a giant wing.
Additional Notes
The O III filter helps with contrast, but honestly really don’t need it. Took photos with phone. Used Red Dot finder.
Sketch
