The Dusty Surroundings of Orion and The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Dusty Surroundings of Orion and The Pleiades Star Cluster

This image contains a wide variety of astronomical objects, including the Pleiades star cluster, Barnard's Loop, the Orion Nebula, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse, Witch Head Nebula, Eridanus Loop, and the California Nebula. The 'tapestry' of our night sky has an extremely deep hidden complexity. This image shows a dusty starfield with intricate dust filaments all over. Red, blue, and brown nebulas fill the field.

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This composite image required 16 hours of  exposure in dark skies over Granada, Spain.

Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Fernández
Release Date: March 2, 2026

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