Orion

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Orion Nebula : Emission Nebula This sketch of the central region of the Orion Nebula was made by Craig Molstad (Minnesota,USA) with a 12" reflector.

M 78 : Emission Nebula Not as stunning as many of Messiers other nebulae this is just a pair of approx. 10mag stars embedded in a faint glowing cloud. Half of the sources of info on this class it as a reflection nebula, the other half an emmission nebula. If anyone knows which is correct please let me know!

M 43 : Emmission Nebula

Part of the Orion Nebulae complex. Visible as a small, bright, misty patch surrounding a singlr 9th mag star. Not the easiest object to identify but worth the effort.

M 42 : Emmision Nebula

The Great Orion Nebula. It's name speaks for itself. This is a huge complex of irridescent clouds of gas, splashed with dark patches of dust. Truly magnificent, breathtaking view on a really transparent night. Looks great in a scope of any size. A description here really doesn't do it justice, go look at it....now!

1981 : Open Cluster

A large easy to spot gouping of bright stars. An attractive cluster in its own right it is somewhat over shadowed by its very close neighbour M42. (above)

2112 : Open Cluster

A very small, really faint grouping of stars. Easily overlooked this really needs a very transparent night to make the best of.

Cr 79 : Open Cluster

A huge massive collection of quite bright stars. Impressive as very attractive, but really too big to appreciate in my scope. Needs a very wide field of view or binos. Centered on the middle of Orions Belt.

Sigma Orionis : Multiple Star

This superb multiple star, having several members, looks better than some clusters.

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