October 29, 2008
M42 Fall 2008
approx 3hrs total exp (5min, 1min subs), QHY8, Sky-Watcher 80mm Equinox, WO type II FF, CGE, Processing: Maxim, DSS, PS

Published:
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090826.html
Award: Best in Show StarFest Imaging Salon 2009