Text and photos by Michael J. Meyer Anyone who has visited Ocracoke Island knows how special it is: from stunning sunsets to magnificent views of the Milky Way on a moonless night after a cold ...

Francisco Javier Pérez Olvera, taken from Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo, Mexico This wide-field view captures a broad swath of the star-forming Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, spanning the Flame Nebula (NGC ...

In December 2024, MISTRAL was pointed at the famous Orion Nebula (also known as M42) in the center of the Orion constellation. Located about 1350 light-years from Earth, ...

Many know the Great Orion Nebula (M42) in Orion’s Sword as a bright diffuse nebula — a glowing cloud of cosmic gas illuminated by the Trapezium star cluster. But the Orion Nebula also has a ...

And finally, there’s the last closeup shot of the Great Orion Nebula with the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 50MP telephoto with 5x zoom. While I could’ve maxed it out 100x zoom, I chose not to in order ...

Orient Star is definitely staying true to its name. The latest version of the M42 Diver pays tribute to one of the brightest lights in the night sky. It is the latest in a line of star-worshipping ...

Located in the sword of the constellation Orion, the nebula — officially known as Messier 42 (M42) — is one of the closest and brightest star-forming regions visible from Earth.

The Orion Nebula is located just 1,350 light-years away from Earth. Because of its relative closeness to Earth, the star-bearing nebula has been a study point for astronomers for decades.

The retired RAF pilot and air traffic controller captured an image of the Orion Nebula M42, which is 1,500 light years away, from his back garden in the Highlands. He uses camera-mounted mini ...

The Orion Nebula is visible to eyes unaided within “Orion’s sword”, just south and east of Orion’s “belt stars.” Binoculars and telescopes provide even better views. Nebula is the Latin term for ...

The Orion Nebula The Orion Nebula, nicknamed M42, is a famous celestial object in the Milky Way. It’s located within the Orion constellation, easily recognizable by its three bright stars in a row.