The Horsehead Nebula in Orion, with the Flame Nebula to the left.


The Horsehead Nebula in Orion, with the Flame Nebula to the left. Image taken using 200 mm telescope from mid Wales, UK. A total exposure time of 2 hours 50 mins was given through separate colour filters using a cooled CCD camera. North is to the left. Credit Peter Shah/Galaxy


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