M42

[Ian123]

Hello all, semi-first light was last night but due to high wind's and not great conditions it was cut short.

Had a good look at Jupiter which was fantastic, seen 2 clear band's and 4 moons, 3 which was a V shape on one side, great view.

My question regarding M42 is i saw the four stars making up the Trapezium and three stars dropping south from this.

This pic is a good representation i what i saw in my 10mm EP

My question is, is M43 part of this pic and if so what part?

BTW, it's not my pic.

[swamp thing]

Looks like you need to zoom out a bit for M43.

You may just be getting the edge of it bottom right in piccy.

If I've got my bearings right.

Regards Steve

[Ian123]

Cheers Steve, just got the stock EP's at the mo, 10mm + 25mm,

more on the way soon i think, was a great view though.

Is it easy to distinguish between the two (M42+M43) or does it take practice?

[swamp thing]

M42 is the large bright arc of nebulosity

M43 is a much smaller circular nebula just alongside.

You shouldn't have any problems distinguishing them from one another.

HTH

Regards Steve

[Ian123]

Cheers Steve, now i know what to look for will keep trying.