The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula in the Milky Way situated south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion, [b] and is known as the middle "star" in the …

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Apr 25, 2025 · Believed to be the cosmic fire of creation by the Maya of Mesoamerica, M42 blazes brightly in the constellation Orion. Popularly called the Orion Nebula, this stellar nursery has been …

May 14, 2015 · Messier 42 (M42), the famous Orion Nebula, is an emission-reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion, the Hunter. With an apparent magnitude of 4.0, the Orion Nebula is one of …

Nov 5, 2025 · With an apparent magnitude of +4, this glowing emission nebula/reflection nebula can even be enjoyed from locations with moderate light pollution. You’ll find Messier 42 in the “Sword” of …

Charles Messier observed the nebula on 4 March 1769, cataloged it as number 42 on his list and wrote: «Position of the beautiful Orion's Sword Nebula, by the star theta contained therein along with three …

Dec 23, 2019 · Messier 42— The Orion Nebula, or the Great Orion Nebula, is one of the brightest and most beautiful nebulae in the night sky! Also known as NGC 1976, this diffuse nebula is located …

Messier 42 (M42), commonly known as the Orion Nebula, is one of the most well-known and studied nebulae in our galaxy. As one of the brightest nebulae, it is visible to the naked eye and is an …

Oct 16, 2023 · The Orion Nebula is also known as M42, it being part of the famous Messier Catalogue of deep-sky objects complied by French comet hunter Charles Messier. The nebula can be seen in the …

Feb 1, 2026 · 1,500 light years away from Earth sits the star-forming region and crown jewel of Orion – Messier 42 (M42), the Orion Nebula. Part of the “sword” of Orion, this cloud of dust and gas sits …