Horsehead Nebula Size:30x40 cm Janice Lee (STScI)

Janice Lee (STScI)

sounds and songs from Earth as it sails on through the Milky Way

NASA's Great Observatories – the Hubble Space Telescope

luminous stars in the entire Milky Way galaxy

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Horsehead Nebula Size:30x40 cm Janice Lee (STScI)The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is known for its distinctive shape resembling that of a horse's head. The nebula is primarily composed of dust and gas, and is located just south of the star Alnitak, which is one of the three stars that make up Orion's Belt. The Horse Head Nebula is a popular target for amateur astronomers, who often use long exposure photography to capture its striking features. The Flame