Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  41 Ori A)  ·  41 Ori C  ·  41 Ori D  ·  42 Ori)  ·  43 Ori)  ·  44 Ori)  ·  Great Orion Nebula  ·  IC 420  ·  Lower Sword  ·  M 42  ·  M 43  ·  Mairan's Nebula  ·  NGC 1973  ·  NGC 1975  ·  NGC 1976  ·  NGC 1977  ·  NGC 1980  ·  NGC 1981  ·  NGC 1982  ·  Orion Nebula  ·  The star 45 Ori  ·  The star Hatysa (ι Ori  ·  The star Mizan Batil I (c Ori  ·  The star Mizan Batil II (θ2 Ori  ·  The star Trapezium (θ1 Ori A  ·  The star θ1 Ori C  ·  The star θ1 Ori D  ·  Upper Sword  ·  the Running Man Nebula
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Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977), Bruno Rota Sargi
Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977)
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Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977)

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Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977), Bruno Rota Sargi
Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977)
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Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977)

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Exploring the wonders of the cosmos in Orion, the Orion Nebula (M42), located approximately 1,344 light-years from Earth, stands out as an active stellar nursery, notable for the presence of the Trapezium star cluster. Its brightness makes it one of the most recognizable nebulas in the night sky. On the other hand, the Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977), part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, reflects the light from nearby young stars and is appreciated by amateur astronomers due to its proximity to the Orion Nebula. Both play crucial roles in stellar formation in the Orion region, revealing the fascinating cosmic beauty.

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Orion and Running Man Nebulas (M 42 and NGC 1977), Bruno Rota Sargi