Orion Nebula

Here are a series of photographs taken recently of the Orion nebula using different filters on the camera.

This is a straightforward BVR colour image

The infrared filter blocks are all light in the infrared spectrum and can reveal details which otherwise would remain hidden by infrared light.

The H alpha filter only allows light through that is generated by Hydrogen atoms emitted energy.

The OIII filter is recommended for photographing Nebula as they are designed to provide higher contrast views of deep sky objects

This is a straightforward BVR colour image

All photographs taken using the Bradford robotic telescope