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Orion’s Belt
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Great looking shot Miki.
I read once upon a time that somewhere within that constellation is a nebula that could
go ‘bang’ at any moment & it would have far reaching consequences for us here on earth!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_Nebula” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks John.
Here is another shot which shows the Nebula a bit clearer. Having lots of moonlight tends to wash out the dimmer stars, but I think this shot is a bit better than the first.
The Nebula (The Great Nebula in Orion) is more of a ‘Star Factory’ rather than something that’s ready to go bang….
You may be thinking of Betelgeuse (the bright Orange star on Orion’s shoulder).
It could go bang today or withing a million or so year which is a short time in Astronomical terms :)
It’s a mindboggingly big star.Great shots miki.
One of my favourite consellations.
Trying hard tofind time to get a shot of The Horsehead Nebula in Orion.
Peter
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