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Running Man Nebula
The "Running Man" Nebula, or NGC 1975, is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation. Its English name comes from its appearance, which resembles the silhouette of a running figure. This nebula is part of a larger complex of nebulae in the region, which includes NGC 1973 and NGC 1977.
Its composition is mainly made up of gas and dust, primarily hydrogen, which glows due to radiation from nearby hot stars.
It is also an active region in terms of star formation, with several stars forming from the material of the nebula.
Running Man Nebula
The "Running Man" Nebula, or NGC 1975, is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation. Its English name comes from its appearance, which resembles the silhouette of a running figure. This nebula is part of a larger complex of nebulae in the region, which includes NGC 1973 and NGC 1977.
Its composition is mainly made up of gas and dust, primarily hydrogen, which glows due to radiation from nearby hot stars.
It is also an active region in terms of star formation, with several stars forming from the material of the nebula.