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
Orion Nebula
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)
Carina Nebula
The Carina Nebula is a vast region of bright and dark nebulosity located in the southern constellation Carina. It is also known as the Eta… Read More »Carina Nebula
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
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds… Read More »Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)
The Running Man Nebula is a reflection nebula embedded in the larger H II region Sharpless 279 (Sh2-279). It lies 1,500 light-years away in the… Read More »Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)
Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt