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

M42 - Orion Nebula sketch