The Orion Nebula (M42)

October 29 - 30, 2022 (Cherry Springs, PA)

The Orion Nebula, also known as M42, is a stunning emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae visible to the naked eye and a prominent star-forming region within our galaxy. The nebula glows with the light of young, hot stars embedded within its gas and dust clouds, which are illuminated and sculpted by intense ultraviolet radiation. The Orion Nebula is a favorite target for astronomers and astrophotographers, revealing intricate details of stellar birth and the dynamic processes shaping our cosmos.