M42 Orion Nebula

2026
Written By Charles Lillo
Wide field image of the Orion Nebula with glowing pink hydrogen clouds around the Trapezium Cluster and the bluish reflection nebula NGC 1977, the Running Man, set within a dense star field.

Image Title: M42 Orion Nebula

Copyright: Alex Linde

Date image was taken: January 16, 2026

Location: Texas USA

Data Acquisition Method: Other

Description and Details: I have taken this image with my own telescope that I have in Texas (US) during January 2026.
It is a well-known but never boring M42 Orion Nebula.

I have used my Takahashi fsq85 telescope, Asi2600mm Pro Camera and ZWO AM5 mount.
I have used LRGB filters and in total I have collected 18h ​​of data of M42.

Name: Alex Linde

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