NGC1977 - The Running Man Nebula

 
 
 
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  • RA: 05:35.5
  • Dec: -04:52
  • Magnitude:
  • Distance: ~1,500 ly
  • Size:  20 arc min
  • Constellation:  Orion
  • Scope:  8" SCT at f/10
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  average transparency and seeing
  • Camera: Hutech modified Canon 300D
  • Exposure: 6 x 10 minutes
  • Dates:  11/24/2006

Comments:  This group of nebulous stars is about 0.5 degrees north of the Orion Nebula, M42.