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Orion Nebula - Trapezium Within the heart of the Orion Nebula is the birthplace of planetary systems. The four stars in the middle of this view are referred to as the Trapezium. This photograph clearly shows the detail and colour within this cloud of dust and gas. Link-words: Messier Nebula

Orion Nebula - Trapezium

Within the heart of the Orion Nebula is the birthplace of planetary systems. The four stars in the middle of this view are referred to as the Trapezium.
This photograph clearly shows the detail and colour within this cloud of dust and gas.

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Filename:m42trap.jpg
Album name:Nigel Kemp / Messier Objects
Rating (4 votes):33333
Link-words:Messier / Nebula
Filesize:21 KiB
Date added:Oct 29, 2001
Dimensions:400 x 290 pixels
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URL:http://gallery.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/displayimage-27-_Orion_Nebula_Trapezium_.html
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