A stunning infrared image of the Orion Nebula (M42) captured by the Subaru Telescope. The image reveals the vibrant colors of hot ionized gas (blue), the Kleinman-Low Nebula (orange), and the Trapezium star cluster, with some stars only visible in infrared light. This showcases the beauty and complexity of star formation within this iconic nebula.

Astronomy Picture from 02/02/1999

The Orion Nebula from Subaru

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990202.html


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