M42 the Orion nebula
12.23.2010
Reflection and emission nebula
~1,344 light years distant
Ocala, FL
240 sec. exposure stacked in DSS for a total of 1 hour 48 min
PS CS5
Orion 80mm EON
Orion 80mm guide scope with SSAG
Canon T1i
CG-5 mount
Atronomik CLS light pollution filter clip for Canon EOS
Here is last years version