Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)
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VDB 38 nebula in Orion, Christer Strandh
VDB 38 nebula in Orion
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VDB 38 nebula in Orion

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VDB 38 nebula in Orion, Christer Strandh
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VDB 38 nebula in Orion

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VDB 38 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is part of a cloud complex that also includes an emission nebula called Sh2-263. The illuminating/energizing star for VDB 38 is not known, but the star HD 34989 is responsible for illuminating the gases in Sh2-263. The Raspberry Nebula is another name for this object.

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VDB 38 nebula in Orion, Christer Strandh

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