Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)
The Monkey Head Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 6,400 light-years away in the equatorial constellation Orion. The nebula has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)
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Raspberry Nebula (Sh2-263 and vdB 38)
The Raspberry Nebula is a nebula located in the northern part of the constellation Orion (the Hunter). It consists of the emission nebula Sh2-263 and… Read More »Raspberry Nebula (Sh2-263 and vdB 38)
Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) is a famous dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, one of… Read More »Horsehead Nebula
Orion’s Sword
Orion’s Sword is a prominent asterism located below the brighter Orion’s Belt in the constellation Orion. It is part of the recognizable constellation figure representing… Read More »Orion’s Sword
Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
The Flame Nebula is a bright emission nebula located 900 – 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Orion, the Hunter. The large star-forming region has… Read More »Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
Barnard’s Loop
Barnard’s Loop is a large emission nebula within the Orion molecular cloud complex, a vast star-forming region located in the constellation Orion. The nebula appears… Read More »Barnard’s Loop
37 Cluster (NGC 2169)
The 37 Cluster, also known by its New General Catalogue designation NGC 2169, is a small open cluster located in the constellation Orion. With an… Read More »37 Cluster (NGC 2169)