The Orion Nebula is only 1500 light-years away, making it the closest large star-forming region to earth. The red gas is hydrogen from exploding stars. Can you see the Running Man on the left? This is my second attempt at the Orion nebula. I’m getting more detail from my new mono camera. To follow Brendan O’Keeffe’s photography online, head to his Facebook page by searching for Brendan O’Keeffe Astrophotographer, or on Instagram @astrobrendy.
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