Baby Stars And The Sword Of Orion

Astronomers have detected rapid changes in the brightness of embryonic stars within the well-known Orion Nebula, 1,350 light years from Earth, which appears prominently in the winter skies for European observers. Sometimes referred to as the Sword of Orion, the nebula lies below the three stars that form the belt of Orion the Hunter, one of the most easily recognized constellations.  It is one of the few nebulas visible to the naked eye and is a popular target for amateur astronomers. read more

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