Orion - King Of Nebulae #2.

M42, the Great Orion Nebula is a thing of breathtaking beauty. The object is so bright that the greatest challenge in photographing it, is not over exposing the delicate wisps of cloud that fill the central regions. This image was shot from Possum Observatory, Gisborne. Thanks must go to John Drummond & John Burt for their equipment and expertise. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 800 5 x 2 minute exposures at prime focus through a 16" telescope.

 Image taken October 6th 2007