Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  42 c Ori  ·  45 Ori  ·  NGC 1973  ·  NGC 1975  ·  NGC 1977  ·  Sh2-279  ·  The star 42Ori  ·  The star 45Ori  ·  the Running Man Nebula
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The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279, Seymore Stars
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The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279

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The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279

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NGC1975 is an HII region and bright nebulae that includes a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is the northernmost part of the asterism known as Orion's Sword, lying 0.6° north of the Orion Nebula. The reflection nebula embedded in Sh2-279 is popularly known as the Running Man Nebula.

The Running Man Nebula is a popular target for amateur astrophotographers, as it lies close to the Orion Nebula and has many nearby guide stars. The outline of the running man shows up primarily in photographs; it is difficult to perceive visually through telescopes, though the reflection nebula itself is visible in small to medium apertures in dark skies.

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  • The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279, Seymore Stars
    Original
  • The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279, Seymore Stars
    B
  • Final
    The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279, Seymore Stars
    C

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The Running Man Nebula - Sh2-279, Seymore Stars

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