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NGC1977 (Ori), Marko Emeršič
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NGC1977 (Ori)

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NGC1977 (Ori)

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The Running Man Nebula is a popular target for amateur astrophotographers, as it lies close to the Orion Nebula and has many nearby guide stars. The outline of the running man shows up primarily in photographs; it is difficult to perceive visually through telescopes, though the reflection nebula itself is visible in small to medium apertures in dark skies.

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