M42 - The Orion Nebula. Taken during our astrophotography class at Cabrillo College by Patrick, and it was the class favorite : ) 8" Orion newtonian reflector with tracking motor and manual guiding, using a Minolta SR-1s camera at prime focus. 800mm focal length, f/4, 5 minute exposure using Fuji Superia 400 color film. 12/3/2002

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M42 - The Orion Nebula. Also taken during our astrophotography class by both Stacie and Patrick. 8" Orion newtonian reflector with tracking motor, using a Canon EOS Elan IIe camera at prime focus. 800mm focal length, f/4, 5 minute exposure using Kodak TMAX 400 B&W film. 10/7/2002

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