Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  M 78  ·  NGC 2064  ·  NGC 2067  ·  NGC 2068  ·  NGC 2071
Messier 78, Ronny Kaplanian
Messier 78
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Messier 78, Ronny Kaplanian
Messier 78
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Messier 78 Is a magnificent reflection nebula in the constellation Orion, formed by interstellar Gas illuminated over an expanse of 4 light years from embedded bright blue stars, appx 1,600 light years away. nothing is hidden, and all can be revealed with light. Captured over 5 nights, 13.5 hours of data and 4 hours of processing. Happy new year and let’s bid farewell to 2022 and open our arms to what lies ahead.

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Messier 78, Ronny Kaplanian