Horsehead Nebula Collection

Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of Barnard 33 (the Horsehead Nebula), 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at left

Optical image of the stars of Orions belt

The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion

Horsehead nebula, optical image. The horsehead shape is caused by dark nebula Barnard 33 (B 33). This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula IC 434 that lies behind

The horse in the sky
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Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Creator: NASA
Horsehead Nebula in Orion. The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33) is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula was first recorded in 1888 by Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula in Orion

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

Horsehead Nebula region in infrared and visible light

Alnitak region in Orion with Flame Nebula (NGC 2024), and Horsehead Nebula

The Horsehead Nebula

Illustration of the Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the Orion constellation. It is the most identifiable nebula from Earth because of its swirling gases in the form of a horses head

The Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula in the Orion constellation

Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) at bottom, below the star Zeta Orionis (aka Alnitak, the left star of Orionas Belt), plus NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula, above Zeta

Orions Belt, Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula

The star-forming region NGC 2024 in the constellation Orion
The spectacular star-forming region known as the Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, in the constellation of Orion and its surroundings

The Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33 in the Orion constellation

A montage of the universe featuring astronomical objects and an exploratory craft
A montage image of the universe featuring Jupiter, Saturn, The Horsehead Nebula, and other astronomical objects, as a deep space exploratory craft moves by

Optical image of Horsehead and Great Orion nebula

Orions Belt. Optical image of the three bright stars making up Orions Belt in the constellation of Orion. North is at top

Optical image of Horsehead Nebula and sur
Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of the area around the Horsehead Nebula (at centre right) in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is seen against the red cloud IC 434

Optical image of the Horsehead nebula in Orion
Horsehead nebula. True-colour optical image of the Horsehead nebula in the constellation Orion. North is to the left. The horsehead shape is formed by the intrusion of the dark nebula B33 into

Orion nebulae. Optical image of nebulae 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at top. The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024, pink, lower centre) is bisected by a dark lane of dust

Horsehead and Flame nebulae
Optical image of the Horsehead nebula (IC 434) in the constellation Orion. The smaller, more orange Flame nebula (NGC 2024) is at lower left

Astronomical collage. Artwork showing (from left to right): the Earth, a planet and its parent star, nebulae (red, green and black), the surface of a star, a ringed gas giant planet, a comet

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"The Horsehead Nebula: A Majestic Beauty in the Cosmos" Behold the captivating Horsehead Nebula, a celestial wonder nestled within the constellation Orion. This optical image showcases the stars of Orion's belt, with the enigmatic Horsehead Nebula stealing the spotlight. Gazing into the depths of space, one cannot help but be mesmerized by this ethereal formation. Resembling a majestic horse galloping through the cosmic plains, it is no wonder that this nebula has earned its iconic name. Captured by NASA, this widefield view reveals not only the awe-inspiring Horsehead Nebula but also its neighboring beauty - The Flame Nebula. Together they create an enchanting tapestry amidst Orion's vast expanse. As we marvel at this celestial masterpiece, let us appreciate how these interstellar clouds birth new stars and shape our universe. The intricate nebulosity surrounding them adds to their mystique and allure. The Horsehead Nebula serves as a reminder of nature's boundless creativity and power even beyond our earthly realm. Its presence in Orion's Sword reminds us that wonders exist both on Earth and among distant galaxies. Let your imagination roam free as you contemplate this heavenly spectacle – for within its depths lie countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled by intrepid astronomers and dreamers alike. So next time you gaze up at night sky, remember to seek out Orion and his faithful companion – The Horsehead Nebula – an eternal symbol of grace and magnificence in our ever-expanding cosmos.