| The bright reflection nebula M78 is located in the constellation of Orion, 1600 LY from Earth. Reflection nebula are caused by light from hot young stars reflecting off a dense gas and dust cloud positioned behind them. M78 is part of the larger star forming cloud known as the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, which spans several hundred light years. |
| Date: | February, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 105 Minutes / 21x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
