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Orion Nebula - The closest massive star-forming region to Earth, a stellar nursery in action.

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Orion Nebula

Also known as: M42, NGC 1976

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Analysis

A diffuse nebula where stars are actively forming, visible to the naked eye.

Key Features

Trapezium Cluster
Protoplanetary disks
Herbig-Haro objects
Star-forming pillars

Fun Fact

Visible to the naked eye from Earth

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 5h 35m 16.99s, Dec: -5° 23' 28.0"; Constellation: Orion
Observation Date: January 11, 2006
Distance: 1.3 thousand light years

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