M42
Great Orion Nebula,Orion Nebula
Cl+N
Ori
Current Visibility
Altitude
-45.2°
Azimuth
48.1°
Below horizon - not visible
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Physical Properties
Object Type:
Cl+N
Magnitude (V):
4.0
Magnitude (B):
4.0
B-V Color (mag):
0.00
Coordinates
Right Ascension:
05h35m16.5s
Declination:
−05°23′22.8″
Constellation:
Ori
Rise/Set Times
Rise Time
10:49
Transit Time
16:31
Set Time
22:13
Observing Recommendations
Equipment Needed:
Difficulty:
Very Difficult
Magnification:
Moderate (75-150x)
Observing Tips:
- Large telescope (8+ inches) recommended
- Wait for better sky conditions or higher altitude
Time Settings
Location Settings
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