Zooming into Reflection Nebula Messier 78 in Orion | ESO

Zooming into Reflection Nebula Messier 78 in Orion | ESO

This zoom sequence opens with a wide-field view of the Milky Way. We close in on the constellation of Orion and, as we zoom in on to a region close to Orion’s famous belt, a fascinating region of dust and reflection nebulosity starts to come into view. The final scene reveals a colorful and richly detailed new image of Messier 78 taken with the VISTA infrared survey telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile.

Distance: 1,400 light years

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)/S. Brunier/Chris Johnson

Duration: 50 seconds

Release Date: October 12, 2016

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