NGC 2023 – Horsehead and Flame Region in Orion

The Horsehead and Flame Nebulae region in the constellation Orion.

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Caldwell 49 – Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula, an emission nebula 5,000 light years from Earth. The stars clustered in the center were formed from matter within the nebula.

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IC 1805 – Heart Nebula

IC 1805, an emission nebula approximately 7,500 light years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia, is named the Heart Nebula due to its heart shaped appearance. 

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IC 1396 and the Elephant Trunk Nebula

IC 1396 is a large ionized gas region in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 2,400 light years from Earth.

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NGC 2264 and the Fox Fur Nebula

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NGC 2174 – Monkey Head Nebula

NGC 2174 (The Monkey Head Nebula) is ana HII emission nebula above the star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.

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M 78

M78 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion, part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. The gases are visible as a result of reflected light from magnitude 10 stars within the nebula.

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IC 5067 (Pelican Nebula)

This ridge of emission in the constellation Cygnus is part of the larger IC 5070, more commonly known as the Pelican Nebula.

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NGC 7000 – The Cygnus Wall

The Cygnus Wall, a portion of the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) in the constellation Cygnus. The nebula is approximately 1,500 light years from Earth, and the Cygnus Wall spans about 20 light years.

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M 8 – Lagoon Nebula

The Lagoon Nebula (M8) is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius, approximately 4,000-6,000 light years from Earth.

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