I saw M42 the first time last thursday. Found by accident while scanning Orion with binocs. Through them it was bluish. ONce I put the scope on it, it was greenish tint. Can't wait to get back out there and try to find other nebulas!
Mark
-------------------- Celestron C6N on a CG5-GT
Orion 80mm Refractor (guidescope)
ToUCam Pro II
Canon Digital Rebel
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