M42
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| M42 |
| Object #38 |
| Object type |
| Other Names NGC 1976, Orion Nebula |
| Data |
| Magnitude:4.0 Right ascension:05:35:17.10 |
| Visibility |
|
Naked Eye |
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.
Locate M42
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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 |
