The beautiful Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 is the nearest star-forming region to Earth, located approximately 1,350 light-years away and is about 2 million years old according to NASA. The billowing clouds of gas and dust are located just below Orion's Belt and form the bright central region of Orion’s sword.
The beautiful Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 is the nearest star-forming region to Earth, located approximately 1,350 light-years away and is about 2 million years old according to NASA. The billowing clouds of gas and dust are located just below Orion's Belt and form the bright central region of Orion’s sword.
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