Orion III Size:24" x 16" (61 cm x 41 cm) This cluster is located around

This cluster is located around 15 000 light-years away from us and contains millions of stars

2 million kilometers) to 1

The arm was positioned out of the shot in the images

One of the largest Hubble Space Telescope images ever made of a complete galaxy

The large tan area in the upper right is the Sahara desert

Orion III Size:24" x 16" (61 cm x 41 cm) This cluster is located aroundClose inspection of the 2006 Hubble Space Telescope color mosaic of the Orion Nebula (M42) reveals numerous treasures that reside within the nearby, intense star forming region. Southwest of the Trapezium stars located in the center of the nebula, a stunning Hubble Heritage portrait captures a variety of intricate objects. Deeply contrasting areas of light and dark blend with a palette of colors mix to form rich swirls and fluid motions that would