The closest large stellar nursery to Earth — a glowing cloud of gas birthing hundreds of new stars. Visible to the naked eye as the fuzzy middle 'star' of Orion's sword.

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Across the spectrum

Orion Nebula (M42)

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Deep-sky object

Bubble Nebula

Another cosmic wonder

Deep-sky object

Carina Nebula

Another cosmic wonder

Deep-sky object

Cat's Eye Nebula

Another cosmic wonder

Deep-sky object

Cone Nebula

Another cosmic wonder

Deep-sky object

Crab Nebula

Another cosmic wonder