Nebula IC 434 and Orion's belt - 04 January 2008
Constellation Orion is full of wonderful objects. Here is a picture of nebula IC 434.
Constellation Orion is very well-known. There is Orion's belt in the middle of constellation. The belt is formed by three bright stars - Mintaka, Alnilam and Alnitak. The nebula is situated around star Alnitak. There are two well-known parts in this nebula - Flame nebula(NGC2024)and Horsehead nebula (B33).
| Optics: | Orestegor 300/4 + (Baader H-alfa 45nm*) |
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| Focal: | 300mm |
| Aperature: | 8 (RBG); 4 (H-alfa)* |
| Exposure: | RBG(9x8min) + H-alfa(5x8min)* |
| Date & time: | 03. January 2008 from 23:37 UTC |
| Location: | Central Europe, Slovakia, Cadca, village Zakopcie |
| Atmosphere: | clear sky |
| Pointation: | autopointation with Newton 170/1150 + Logitech Pro 4000 |
| Mount: | home made |
| Software: | Photoshop |
| ISO/ASA: | 1600 |
| Camera: | Canon 350D |