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Horsehead Nebula - An iconic dark nebula silhouetted against a glowing background of hydrogen gas.

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Horsehead Nebula

Also known as: Barnard 33, IC 434

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Analysis

A dark nebula shaped like a horse head, formed from cold interstellar dust.

Key Features

Dark nebula
Star formation
Hydrogen emission
Cold dust column

Fun Fact

The "horse head" is about 3.5 light-years tall

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 5h 40m 58.99s, Dec: -2° 27' 29.9"; Constellation: Orion
Observation Date: April 19, 2013
Distance: 1.5 thousand light years

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