Barnard's Loop and Orion by Dave Snope

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2/15/2008

Barnard's Loop and Orion

Yorba Linda, CA

Barnard's Loop (Sharpless 2-276) is a giant molecular arc around lower Orion constellation.
The Great Orion Nebula, (Messier 42), is brightest area at center.
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) is visible below leftmost star of Orion's belt,
while The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) is visible above it.

STL11000,Canon 100mm F/2 @ F/3.2
12 20-min exposures full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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