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...
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From NASA - Blown by fast winds from a hot, massive star, this cosmic bubble is huge. Cataloged as Sharpless 2-308 it lies some 5,000 light-year...