My name is Ali Alobaidly
This is my submission for APOD, captured in Al Salmy, kuwait.
Orion's Radiant Echo: A Celestial Bond by Ali Alobaidly, on Flickr
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Image description:
In the vast Kuwaiti desert, beneath a star-studded canvas, a 382mm telescope aimed at the heart of Orion can be a transcendent experience. The Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery, unfurls its cosmic tapestry through 17 hours of imaging—capturing both the broadband and the ethereal Hydrogen Alpha emissions. Orion, the mighty hunter, graced the ancient skies, revered by Arab astronomers for centuries. His presence was not merely myth; it was an enduring connection to the celestial wonders above. In the ancient Arab world, Orion held significance as a guide across the vast desert, a constellation embraced in stories and navigation. A resonance of ancient wisdom can still be felt in the modern era as Arab astrophotographers, heirs to the ancient stargazers, continue the tradition. I and many others can attest to it. Through advanced equipment and techniques, intricacies of Orion’s nebula brides the gap between ancient lore and contemporary exploration. 1,344 ± 20 light-years away, the crown jewel of the Milky Way spans 24 light-years of space, and so the celestial bond echoes through time and stands as a testament to the timeless curiosity that unites all those who wander.
Acquisition details:
Dates: December 13, 2023 · December 14, 2023 · December 15, 2023
Frames:
RGB with a One-Shot Colour Camera: 207×180s (10h21’)
Hydrogen- Alpha With a Mono Camera: 31x300s (7h35')
Setup:
Telescope: WO GT81 + small guide scope + WO Flat6A III 0.8x Reducer / Flattener
Mount: ZWO AM5
Imaging Cameras: ASI2600MM pro + ASI2600MC pro
Guiding Camera : ASI120MM-S for guiding
Robert G. Lyons/Telescope Live
