Orion Nebula Messier 42 PopWallet tapestry flattened disk encircling the newborn

flattened disk encircling the newborn star

extending up to a ridge-forming layer called the Hematite Unit

Viewed in visible light

a web of filaments harbours the famous supernova SN 1987A

ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile has captured the most detailed image ever taken of the Medusa Nebula (also known Abell 21 and Sharpless 2-274)

Orion Nebula Messier 42 PopWallet tapestry flattened disk encircling the newbornThis wide field view shows a region of sky in the famous constellation of Orion (The Hunter), as seen in visible light. The large, bright feature at the top of the image is the well known Orion Nebula (Messier 42). This view was created from images forming part of the Digitized Sky Survey 2. Credit: ESO Digitized Sky Survey 2. Acknowledgement: Davide De Martin