Step by step

STEP 1 Choose a setup that captures a decent amount of M42 and objects adjacent to it (the Running Man Nebula makes a great addition). Framing and orientation are a personal choice, but a shot with space to allow the nebula to breathe creates a better result. For smart scopes that don't do mosaics, the framing and orientation are dictated by the scope's design and time of night you're doing the imaging. STEP 2 Set the exposure time to avoid burning out the core. It can appear bright, but you don't want areas of pure white. Completely disregard the outer regions of the nebula at this step; they really aren't important. If using a smart scope and intending to use the internally generated image, stop the capture when the core…

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