What's Hiding in Orion's Belt? #shorts
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A stunning image of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion's Belt next to the Alnitak star was created by capturing the same area of the sky for over seven hours using a camera and telescope.
Insights
- The image shows the Nebula in Orion's Belt next to the Alnitak star, achieved by capturing the same sky area for over seven hours, resulting in a detailed and intricate view of this cosmic phenomenon.
- By utilizing a camera and telescope, the photographer was able to capture the Horsehead nebula in Orion, showcasing the intricate beauty and complexity of celestial objects that are often invisible to the naked eye.
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"Long exposure captures Horsehead Nebula in Orion"
- Nebula in Orion's Belt next to Alnitak star
- Result of capturing the same area of the sky for over seven hours
- Horsehead nebula in Orion captured using a camera and telescope
