ESO Poster: Messier 78

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ESO Poster: Messier 78, the Cosmic Ghost of Orion Look beyond the famous belt of Orion. In the deep darkness, a celestial ghost is hiding in plain sight. This is Messier 78, a hauntingly beautiful nebula where starlight plays hide-and-seek with ancient cosmic dust. This isn't just a photograph; it's a glimpse into one of the most serene and ethereal corners of our galaxy, captured by the European Southern Observatory. Discover the stellar nursery where baby stars sculpt cosmic art in blue In the heart of Orion, 1,350 light-years from Earth, lies a cosmic masterpiece that has captivated astronomers for centuries. Messier 78 isn't just another pretty nebula – it's the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in our night sky, and this extraordinary image reveals why it has earned that distinction