M42
M42 - the Orion Nebula.  The Orion Nebula is quite remarkable as it is easily visible with the naked eye.  Located only 1,600 light years away it is a massive region of star birth.    Look for it in the winter sky just below the 3 stars that make Orion's belt.  This image taken on Nov 13, 2004 replaces the previous image taken one year earlier.   It is a composite lrgb with 20 minutes exposure time.
M42