"Stunning Reflection Nebula Found in Orion's Sword"

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Source: Ars Technica
"Stunning Reflection Nebula Found in Orion's Sword"
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The Daily Telescope showcases an image of the Running Man Nebula, a reflection nebula located in the Orion constellation's "sword." The nebula, consisting of interstellar gas that reflects nearby stars' light, was discovered by William Herschel in 1786. The photograph was captured by David Beverly using a William Optics GT81 telescope and a QHY168C CMOS camera.

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