M78 NGC2071

M78 is on the left. The nebula on the right is NGC2071.

Note: This image was selected ATWB Photo of the Day May 21, 2010.

Date:3/8/2010
Location:Gastonia, NC
Optics:Meade 10" LX200R, 2800mm f/11
Exposure:Luminance 3 hours, Color 90 minutes
Camera:SBIG STL-11000M
Mount:Losmandy G11 w/Ovision worm upgrade