Reflection Nebula M78 in Orion | Steward Observatory

Reflection Nebula M78 in Orion | Steward Observatory

This is a spectacular visible light wide-field view of Messier 78 (M78), also known as NGC 2068. 

It is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. 

M78 was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects that same year.

Technical Details

Phillips 24-inch RCOS Telescope

Camera: SBIG STL11000

Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona

Release Date: Jan. 1, 2010

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