M42

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M42
Object #38
Object type

emission/reflection nebula

Other Names

NGC 1976, Orion Nebula

Data
Magnitude:4.0

Right ascension:05:35:17.10
Declination:-05:23:25.00
Constellation:Orion
Season:winter

Visibility

Naked Eye
Binocular
Telescope

This spectacular and famous nebula is easy to find. Just barely visible to the unaided eye under good conditions from within a city, it is spectacular in both binoculars and a telescope.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:23 November 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: NBT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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