Cluster and nebula M42, NGC 1977, NGC 1980. The shot was taken at Kitheronas mountain. This is a high dynamic range image (HDR) composed of different exposures from 7 seconds to 7 minutes.
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, Modified + Peltier cooled, SW ED 80, EQ 6 mount, 9/2/2011 12:14, Shutter Speed 7, 30, 120, 420 seconds x 5-7 shots each + flats, darks, Aperture Value 7.5, ISO 800