The Orion Nebula, a diffuse nebula located near Orion’s belt. A diffuse nebula is an umbrella term for emission- and reflection-type nebulae. Emission nebulae emit light energy from atoms excited by nearby stars, whereas reflection nebulae reflect the light from nearby stars. Orion’s appearance is the result of both processes.

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   To think that there...actually more than just 3 bright diamonds in the night sky. Spot...

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    tonight. Orion Nebula...such a lovely sight.

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    it amazes me that this exists.

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    my favorite constellation

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    i love astronomy.

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    I’m feelin’ pretty minuscule right now.

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    Oh, condense into stars...planets that can evolve and harbor life, or piss off already,...

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