The Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42, is one of the most famous and easily recognizable nebulae in the night sky. Located in the Orion constellation, it is a stellar nursery where new stars are born. The nebula is situated approximately 1,344 light-years away from Earth and stretches across about 24 light-years of space.
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