Messier 78 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion, located 1.350 light-years away. It was discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catal...
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 k...