M42 Orion Nebula

10 shots 180 seconds each
10 shots 300 seconds each
these shots were averaged for the base image

10 shots 45 seconds each for the core

ETX 90 as guide scope
Meade DSI PRO as guiding camera
PHD guiding software
LX200R 8" @ f6.3 as imaging scope
Canon 20D @ ISO800 as imaging camera
Processed with Image Plus, Neat Image and Photo shop

Image is 50% reduce (no cropping)
Chiefland fla

Jan 2008