M78 · NGC 2068 · Barnard's Loop

M78 and Barnard's Loop

Blue reflection nebulosity around M78, with a slice of Barnard's Loop glowing red along the edge. Part of the same Orion molecular cloud as the Horsehead and Flame.

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M78 · NGC 2068 · Barnard's Loop

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Orion

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Deccan countryside

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RA 5h 46m 41s · Dec +0° 03′ 00″ Show on the sky map