David Malin has published a number of images of the Orion Nebula, taken at the Anglo-Australian Observatory with the 3.9-m Anglo-Australian Telescope and the 1.2-m UK Schmidt Telescope. Note that these images are copyrighted and may be used for private purpose only. For any other kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on CD-ROM, please contact the Photo Permissions Department (photo at aaoepp.aao.gov.au) of the Anglo Australian Observatory
The Orion Nebula M42, with M43, as photographed by David Malin with the 3.9-m AAT. The image was processed by unsharp masking to emphasize fine detail.
Wider-field view, created from the same photographic plates.
Unmasked, unprocessed version of the same image (from the same photographic plates).
The Trapezium star cluster in the Orion Nebula, photographed with the 3.9m AAT.
Trapezium Cluster, compared in the visible and infrared part of the spectrum. Photographed with the 3.9-m AAT.
The full field of Messier 42, the Great Nebula in Orion. 1.2-m UKS photo.
Deep image of the Orion Nebula M42, with M43, contrast enhanced. 1.2-m UKS photo.
Faint nebulosity near Orion and Horsehead Nebulae, 1.2-m UKS photo.
Last Modification: July 4, 2003