Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster

Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae Poster

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Chris Willocks: The Orion & Running Man Nebulae - Explore Iconic Cosmic Beauty

This captivating image presents intricately details two of the night sky's most iconic nebulae: the Orion Nebula (M42) and the Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977). Located within the unmistakable Orion constellation, these spectacular celestial formations are a mere 1,350 light-years away, inviting you to discover the vast, star-forming grandeur of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex from the comfort of your own space.

Unveil the Majesty of Stellar Nurseries

The Orion Nebula stands as the brightest and most revered emission nebula visible to us, a veritable nursery where new stars come to life. Its vivid pink and purple colors result from hydrogen gas being ionized by the radiant, young stars nestled within its core, painting the sky with a hypnotic glow.

Above M42, the enigmatic Running Man Nebula adds its own charm—a reflection nebula that doesn't emit light but rather mirrors the luminescence of nearby stars, casting a more subdued, bluish hue. The nebula's intricate dust lanes create a fascinating, unique pattern, further enhancing its celestial allure.

This image showcases the beauty and complexity of these stellar nurseries in extraordinary detail, revealing not just the bright star-forming regions but also the fainter surrounding dust and gas clouds. It is an extraordinary window into the processes of star formation and the life cycles of stars.

Image details:

  • Location: Heaven's Mirror Observatory, Australia.
  • Date: Image data collected from 22nd September 2023 to 16th December
    2023
  • Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106ED
  • Mount: Paramount MX+
  • Camera: QHY600M Pro CMOS
  • Filters: Astrodon LRGB
  • Exposure: LRGB = 3h : 2h50m : 2h30m : 2h55m (11h 15m total)
  • Processing: PixInsight & Adobe Photoshop

Link Your Space to the Wonders of the Cosmos

Whether you're decorating your living or work space or enriching a personal collection, "The Orion & Running Man Nebulae" poster is the ultimate choice for bringing the universe's miraculous beauty indoors. 

Perfect for science geeks, space lovers, and those enchanted by the mysteries of the cosmos, this piece serves not only as a decorative element but as a source of inspiration and contemplation.

Chris is an English astrophotographer whose cosmic passion began at an early age. At about 13, he bought his first telescope, sparking a lifelong obsession with astrophotography. He earned a degree in Astrophysics from Keele University, frequently spending nights in the university observatory. When weather permits, he captures images from his home observatory in rural Shropshire and uses remote telescopes in places like Chile and Australia.

Chris has received numerous accolades, including NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day (AAPOD), and several Astrobin Top Picks. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS). Outside astronomy, Chris is passionate about golf and aviation, working day-to-day as a cargo pilot. He also enjoys electronic music and runs a small business producing modular synthesizers.

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