1 year, 12 months ago
What are the nebulas in the Orion constellation? Will new protostars form in the nebulas?
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The nebulas in Orion are known as the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, and consist of:
The Orion Nebula, also known as M42
M43, which is part of the Orion Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula
Barnard's Loop
M78, a reflection nebula
Orion Molecular Cloud 1 (OMC-1)
Orion Molecular Cloud 2 (OMC-2)
Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
This is one of the most active regions of stellar formation in the visible night sky.
The Orion Nebula, also known as M42
M43, which is part of the Orion Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula
Barnard's Loop
M78, a reflection nebula
Orion Molecular Cloud 1 (OMC-1)
Orion Molecular Cloud 2 (OMC-2)
Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
This is one of the most active regions of stellar formation in the visible night sky.
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Will you provide pictures of the nebulas with their titles?
Forgot my source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_Molecular_Cloud_Complex