The Orion Nebula (Messier 42, M42, NGC 1976) - a diffuse nebula in the constellation of Orion (the Hunter) also seen is the Running Man Nebula

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Size: 3261px × 2419px
Location: Constellation of Orion
Photo credit: © Steven Milne / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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