Last night I was able to set up my star tracker and mount up my camera to capture the Orion Nebula. This is the first time I have even attempted something like this. Before I have only used my tracker for wide landscape shots.

The three stars on the left are Orion's belt. The Nebula is in the middle of Orion's scabbard. The nebula is estimated to be 24 light years across. It has a mass of about 2,000 times that of the Sun.

You can actually see Orion's nebula with the naked eye, that is why the scabbard looks fuzzy. You can also see this with just a pair of binoculars, this image was taken at 200 mm, so not too much zoom.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"House was beautifully appointed and clean. We enjoyed lake access and use of the kayak, as well as the fire pit and grill. Would definitely stay here again!"

"We had a perfect experience."

SAR 1,343 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"This beautifully restored farmhouse is the perfect place for a family getaway. The owners thought of everything when they furnished the home, both inside and outside. Whether it’s taking in the views while sipping coffee from the coffee bar, or exploring the rolling pastureland and creek, you won’t want to leave. Highly recommend."

"Our first stay was spectacular and there was no doubt that we would return for a second visit. Beautiful view, great layout for bringing guests along this time, everything you need to relax, and so clean and comfortable."

SAR 1,096 total

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Beautiful Farmhouse. The home is exactly as listed. Host was amazing! Great for a large family or friends looking for a getaway."

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"Our stay was very enjoyable. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The room was nice and clean. We will definitely stay here again. "

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