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Orion B Cloud
Orion B Cloud
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
Orion B is a giant molecular cloud that at 420 parsec away from Earth. It has a size of about 1.5 kpc² and a mass around 100,000 times that of the Sun.
Orion B is home to several star forming regions, including the Flame Nebula and the Horsehead Nebula. The star cluster inside the Flame Nebula is the largest cluster within Orion B.
Orion B Cloud
Orion B Cloud
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
Orion B is a giant molecular cloud that at 420 parsec away from Earth. It has a size of about 1.5 kpc² and a mass around 100,000 times that of the Sun.
Orion B is home to several star forming regions, including the Flame Nebula and the Horsehead Nebula. The star cluster inside the Flame Nebula is the largest cluster within Orion B.