Photographer:
Andreaiorio
Location of Photo:
Marino, Rome, Italy
Date/Time of photo:
30/01/2024
Equipment:
Skywatcher 130/650 PDS, ASI 533MC Pro, EQM-35 Pro, Optolong l-eNhance
Description:
The Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 (or M42 for short), is the nearest star-forming region to Earth, located approximately 1,350 light-years away and is about 2 million years old. M42 is part of a larger stellar network — the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex (also known as the Orion Complex), one of the most active star-forming regions visible in the sky.