The Horsehead nebula May 16 2010 Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day

May 16 2010 The Horsehead nebula

Nebular complex around Alnitak (zeta orionis). William Optics Zenith Star 66, EQ6 Pro, Canon Eos 1000d. Exposure: 36x300s 800ISO. Suburban Sky.
Submitted by: Stefano Focosi (elettrorider)	Location: Chiesina Uzzanese, Tuscany (Italy)	Date: January 16 2010

2010-05-16 03:42:06 GMT ak666666

Stunning wide angle picture!!!

2010-05-16 03:51:40 GMT ak666666

Is Alnitak near upper left of picture or a bit to the left of horse head? Which direction is North??

2010-05-16 08:57:50 GMT elettrorider

thanks AK666666!
Alnitak is the big star near the center of the image, between horse head and the flame nebula. The other big star, in the upper corner, is Alnilam, the central star of the belt of Orion.
In the pic, the north is on the left.
Stefano.

2010-05-16 12:46:54 GMT ak666666

Thanks Stefano :) .
Ali

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