Name: Robert Gendler: M42 Orion Nebula Core (Visible Light-Infrared Composite)
Brand: Robert Gendler
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Orion Nebula Core (M42): Twenty Panel Mosaic (Visible Light-Infrared Composite) by Robert Gendler

This extraordinary image is a 20-frame mosaic blending data from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) with infrared stars from the ESO Very Large Telescope (VLT). The infrared stars are mapped to the red and green channels, creating a stunning composite that reveals the dynamic core of the Orion Nebula (M42).

The Orion Nebula, one of the most photographed and studied celestial objects, comes to life in this composite image with vivid colors and remarkable detail. The nebula's gas clouds and star-forming regions are brilliantly captured, demonstrating the power of combining different wavelengths from advanced telescopes.

Perfect for astronomy lovers, star enthusiasts, and those fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, this print brings the mesmerizing core of the Orion Nebula into your home, office, or classroom.

Photo details

This image is based on observations from NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope, utilizing data from the Hubble Legacy Archive—a collaboration between the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI/NASA), the Space Telescope European Coordinating Facility (ST-ECF/ESA), the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre (CADC/NRC/CSA).

Processing by Robert Gendler

Robert Gendler is a renowned American physician, amateur astronomer, and astrophotographer, who has made significant contributions to digital astrophotography as both a pioneer and a respected artist. Using CCD cameras and long exposure times, Gendler captures deep sky objects, with his photographs regularly published in astronomy magazines and websites.

His Andromeda Galaxy mosaic was acknowledged by Astronomy Magazine as one of the most beautiful astronomical images and was featured in the 2008 Guinness Book of Records. Gendler's photographs have also been commemorated in stamps, documentaries, and award ceremonies. He has collaborated with the Hubble Heritage Team and received several prestigious awards, including the Hubble Prize and the Royal Photographic Society Award for Scientific Imaging.

Gendler has written five books on astrophotography and astronomical imaging, one of which, "Breakthrough!", was selected as an "Outstanding Academic Title" by the American Library Association's "Choice" magazine.

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