Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  11.49  ·  173 Ino  ·  34 Ori)  ·  42 Ori)  ·  43 Ori)  ·  44 Ori)  ·  46 Ori)  ·  48 Ori  ·  50 Ori)  ·  51 Ori  ·  B33  ·  De Mairan's nebula  ·  Flame Nebula  ·  Great Orion Nebula  ·  IC 423  ·  IC 426  ·  IC 431  ·  IC 432  ·  IC 434  ·  IC 435  ·  LBN 913  ·  LBN 914  ·  LBN 918  ·  LBN 921  ·  LBN 924  ·  LBN 925  ·  LBN 927  ·  LBN 928  ·  LBN 933  ·  LBN 934  ·  And 72 more.
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Orion Molecular Cloud, Hunter Outten
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The Orion Molecular Cloud is a vast interstellar cloud complex located in the Orion constellation. It's a region of active star formation, containing a rich mix of dust and gas, including molecular hydrogen. Within this cloud, numerous young stars are taking shape, often surrounded by protoplanetary disks where planets may eventually form. The well-known Orion Nebula is a prominent part of this molecular cloud, serving as a stellar nursery and showcasing the spectacular beauty of cosmic birth.

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