M42

[neil groves]

I have mainly been playing with astrophotography but last night due to a health issue I decided to go out and do 30 min observing since the skies were clear and I wanted to take a look at Jupiter, before turning my attention to the planet however I framed up on M42 with my ED120 at 45X.....I nearly fell off my stool

I never knew observing could be so engaging, the trapezium scintillated in the eyepiece and after a few mins I could clearly start to see the outline of the gases which almost filled the view, absolutely stunning and I am now going to spend more time just observing, I am thoroughly hooked.

Neil.

[happy-kat]

You have what I think must be a lovely scope to use, hope you get a clear spell again soon.

[xtreemchaos]

yer Neil the orion neb is a wonderfull target, i head for first every time i get the chance. hope you catch it again soon.great report.clear skys charl.