Deep Sky Object in Winter
The Orion Association


Date & Time: Dec 22 2006, from 21:42 to 23:44 JST(+0900)
Mosaic of 4 flames with 40 minutes exposed
Optical: SMC PENTAX f=165mm F2.8, Aperture: F4.0
Auto-guided with TAKAHASHI EM-200 Equatorial
Camera: PENTAX 67
Film: Ektachrome E200 (+1EV pushed)
Location: Ooizumi, Hokuto city, Yamanashi pref.



This image shows you vast diffused nebulae surrounding a constellation of Orion. You can identify the "Great Orion Nebula" (M42) at the south of Orion's belt, the "Horsehead Nebula" near the zeta Ori, etc. And it's attracted the attention on a supernova remnant of "Barnard's Loop" encircling the eastern region of Orion's body. You can also see the oval "Angel fish Nebula" at the head of Orion. Almost all of these nebulae are emitting the H-alpha spectrum that cannot be detected by our naked eyes.

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California Nebula, Pleiades & Hyades
Medusa Nebula

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