Orion the Hunter
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Here is a wide field image of the Orion constellation and associated molecular cloud complex:
Within are various famous nebulae such as the Orion Nebula, which I revisited this month:
Progressing up from there, we have this breathtaking pair of the Flame Nebula (left) and Horsehead Nebula (right):
And then further up from there is Messier 78, with the reddish H-Alpha emissions from Barnard’s Loop just off in the corner:
With these spectacular sights and more, Orion is definitely the highlight of winter night skies!