Orion Nebula (M42)

The Orion Nebula (M42) is a diffuse nebula situated in the Milky Way, being south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae and is visible to the naked eye in the night sky. The nebula is located at a distance of about 1,344 light-years and is a stellar nursery where new stars are being born.