A stunning near-infrared image of Messier 43, a star-forming region adjacent to the Great Orion Nebula. Captured using the Magellan telescopes in Chile, this composite image reveals hidden details of interstellar dust and cool brown dwarf stars, showcasing the vibrant colors of this cosmic landscape. The image spans approximately 5 light-years across at a distance of 1,500 light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 10/07/2015

Messier 43

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150710.html


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A stunning near-infrared image of Messier 43, a star-forming region in the Orion Nebula complex. Captured by the Magellan telescopes in Chile, this composite image reveals details hidden from visible light, showcasing intricate structures of gas and dust, and highlighting cool brown dwarf stars. The vibrant colors represent infrared wavelengths shifted to blue, green, and red. Messier 43 is located about 1,500 light-years away and spans 5 light-years across in this view.

Astronomy Picture from 10/07/2015

Messier 43

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150710.html


#Messier43 #OrionNebula #NearInfrared #StarFormation #MagellanTelescopes #ChileanAndes #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #Astrophysics #DeepSpace #Nebula #Stars #Galaxy