sword s alnitak

The sword region contains vast clouds of gas and dust. Point to the image or the links to highlight the featured objects. Click for information about an object.

Alnilam
Alnitak
Sigma Orionis
The Orion Nebula M42
NGC 1975 Nebula
IC 434 Nebula
Horsehead Nebula
NGC 2024 Flame Nebula

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The bright star on the eastern side of Orion's belt.

Alnitak and Sigma Orionis illuminate IC434, and excite its hydrogen atoms to radiate the nebula's pink glow.