M42 APOD Astrobin on Facebook

My image of M42 was selected as APOD by Astrobin on Facebook. Another member of Astrobin informed me. It was a complete suprise!

I was really hoping to start re-imaging M42 by now, my new filterwheel has not arrived yet. To make matters worse my handbox for my mount no longer works. My polar alignment has been poor and focusing has been an issue. I really want to resolve these issues and have another go a M42.