Quick Read
The Orion Nebula is a cloud of gas and dust where stars are forming.
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A nebula does not have a hard edge like a planet. This artwork is an artist's impression, not a scientific photograph.
In Depth
Its size depends on which emission and material are included, so the displayed extent remains provisional pending review.
Scale measurement
23.99 ly · boundary
Quick facts
- Category: nebula
- Located in: Milky Way
- Media: artist's impression
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