Keyword: M 78
Hidden Treasures of M78
26.01.2011
M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion
17.03.2008
26.01.2011
M78 isn't really hiding in planet Earth's night sky. About 1,600 light-years away and nestled in the nebula rich constellation Orion, the large, bright, reflection nebula is well-known to telescopic skygazers. But this gorgeous image of M78 was selected as the winner of the Hidden Treasures 2010 astrophotography competition.
M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion
17.03.2008
An eerie blue glow and ominous columns of dark dust highlight M78 and other bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. The dark filamentary dust not only absorbs light, but also reflects the light of several bright blue stars that formed recently in the nebula.
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