The Horsehead Nebula darkens Orion's bright stars
The Horsehead Nebula, a dark cloud in Orion, creates a dramatic silhouette by blocking starlight, serving as a stellar nursery that is slowly being eroded.
The iconic Horsehead Nebula, a dark cloud of dust and gas in Orion, dramatically blocks light from stars behind it, creating a striking silhouette. This cosmic shadow, about 1,500 light-years away, is roughly 3.5 light-years long and was first spotted in 1888. It's one of the night sky's most photographed objects due to its eerie appearance.
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