Messier 42
AAT image of M42 and M43.
Due to advanced contrast enhancing image processing (unsharp masking) by
David Malin, the Great Orion nebula shows up in great contrast and
detail in this image, a three-color composit obtained from photographic
plates taken with the 3.9-meter Anglo-Australian Telescope.
The Great Oriaon Nebula M42 is shown here together with the separated part
M43, which is sometimes called
de Mairan’s Nebula.
Technical details: Blue: 1 minute on Kodak IIa-O emulsion using GG 385 filter,
Green: 1 min IIa-D/GG 495, Red: 1.2 min on 098-04/RG 630.
Our image of M43 is a magnification created by
David Malin from parts of the same image.
This images is copyrighted and may be used for private purpose
only. For any other kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on
CD-ROM, please contact
Coral Cooksley of the
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Last Modification: 24 May 1998 15:10 MET