M 42

 Posted: Mar 23rd, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Apertura 75q
Camera: QHY miniCAM8M
Mount: Sky-Watcher Wave 100i
Guide Scope: QHY minicam8 OAG
Guide Camera: QHY5IIi200m
Software: NINA, PHD2, Pixinsight
Exposure:
180 x 60" ISO/Gain: 9 - L
180 x 60" ISO/Gain: 9 - R
180 x 60" ISO/Gain: 9 - G
180 x 60" ISO/Gain: 9 - B
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Terrell, United States
 Mar 20th, 2026
12 h 0 m
30
Resolution: 7582x4276 px
Scale: 18809 KB
Technical Info
RA: 5h 35.3m
Dec: +5° 23'
Distance: 1344 light-year
Magnitude (V): 4
NGC 1976 info on 20 Mar 2026
13:30Rises over 15° - 14:45
01:45Sets bellow 15° - 00:45
65°Max Altitude - 19:30
21:20 - 00:30 Available - 3.17 hours
Moon Info
08:36
22:01
6%
Sun Info
07:53
20:00
Astronight: 21:20 - 06:33
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And this piece outdid the Horsehead Nebula one)
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