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A Tribute to Orion

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#1 alexrock

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Posted 19 January 2025 - 03:35 PM

Since the beginning of my journey in astrophotography, I have been captivated by the Orion Nebula and everything surrounding it. It's no surprise that the Orion Nebula became the subject of my very first astrophotography image.

 

Over the past three years, I have dedicated myself to capturing all the objects that make up the Orion Complex: the Horsehead Nebula, the Witch Head Nebula, the Boogeyman Nebula, and M78.

 

To celebrate this passion and effort, I decided to create a cinematic tribute to the Orion Complex. In many ways, this video represents the culmination of a 3-year journey, blending my love for astrophotography with a deep admiration for the beauty of the cosmos.

 

https://youtu.be/PZSSkIdfgmA

 

 

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Edited by alexrock, 19 January 2025 - 03:35 PM.

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#2 Momerath

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Posted 20 January 2025 - 02:16 AM

Awesome. Nice images.

 

3 years condensed into "Over 43 hours and 45 minutes of total integration time, gathered across 16 nights",

"Every frame was carefully processed in PixInsight, enhancing the rich textures, colors, and structures hidden in the Orion Complex.."

 

Im glad your hard work payed off. Im personally a big fan of Orion because it is the entry for so many. I still remember my first DSLR capture of it. Lol it was so bad...but man it was amazing to me.

 

Keep on.


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