The Orion Constellation
M42, B33, M78, NGC 2237, etc.
fill this extremely wide field of the constellations Orion and Monoceros. At far left is the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237).
Surrounded by Barnard's Loop (Sh2-276) of red, emission nebulosity at center are the Great Orion Nebula (M42) complex,
and the Horse Head Nebula (B33) complex, which includes the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024). Just left of these is the reflection nebula, M78.
To the right is Rigel, the bright blue star, above which is the Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118). Visit the annotated version at the link below.
LARGE
ANNOTATED
fill this extremely wide field of the constellations Orion and Monoceros. At far left is the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237).
Surrounded by Barnard's Loop (Sh2-276) of red, emission nebulosity at center are the Great Orion Nebula (M42) complex,
and the Horse Head Nebula (B33) complex, which includes the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024). Just left of these is the reflection nebula, M78.
To the right is Rigel, the bright blue star, above which is the Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118). Visit the annotated version at the link below.
LARGE
ANNOTATED