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Orion Nebula
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The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula in the Milky Way situated south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion, and is known as the middle "star" in the "sword" of Orion. It is one of the brightes
The entire Orion Nebula in a composite image of visible light and infrared; taken by Hubble Space Telescope in 2006
The entire Orion Nebula in a composite image of visible light and infrared; taken by Hubble Space Telescope in 2006
The constellation of Orion with the Orion Nebula (lower middle)
The constellation of Orion with the Orion Nebula (lower middle)
Messier's drawing of the Orion Nebula in his 1771 memoir, Mémoires de l'Académie Royale
Messier's drawing of the Orion Nebula in his 1771 memoir, Mémoires de l'Académie Royale
Herschel's drawing of the nebula as seen from the southern hemisphere as part of his survey of the visible heavens, 1835.
Herschel's drawing of the nebula as seen from the southern hemisphere as part of his survey of the visible heavens, 1835.
Orion's Belt
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Orion's Belt is an asterism in the constellation of Orion. Other names include the Belt of Orion, the Three Kings, and the Three Sisters. The belt consists of three bright and easily identifiable coll
Orion Nebula
…The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula in the Milky Way situated south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion, and is known as the middle "star" in the "sword" of Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae and is visible to the naked…
Orion's Belt and nebulosity, including the Flame Nebula (left) and Horsehead Nebula (lower left) named after a relatively small dark cloud, rotated 90
Orion's Belt and nebulosity, including the Flame Nebula (left) and Horsehead Nebula (lower left) named after a relatively small dark cloud, rotated 90° somewhat resembling a seahorse
In this broader view, the belt (the line of three stars in the center) is seen in relation to nearby features in Orion.
In this broader view, the belt (the line of three stars in the center) is seen in relation to nearby features in Orion.
Dunhuang Star Atlas – Orion
Dunhuang Star Atlas – Orion
Orion's belt at top left, Orion's sword at bottom right
Orion's belt at top left, Orion's sword at bottom right