M 78

M 78
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M 78

Messier 78 (M78) is a reflection nebula located in the northern constellation Orion, the Hunter. M78 is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky and lies at an approximate distance of 1,600 light years from Earth.
This image was processed from a Prodata Set taken by Nik Szymanek and had quite a number of satellite trails which had to be removed - with help from Nik's tutorial using Affinity it was a relatively easy process.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
CHI-2 ASA 500N
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
FLI ProLine PL16803
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
Prodata Set published 6 June 2021
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Affinity, Topaz Labs De-Noise AI & Sharpen AI
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Nik Szymanek
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