Three years into its mission, Webb continues to deliver on its design – revealing previously hidden aspects of the universe, from the star formation process to some of the earliest galaxies,” said ...

“Breathtaking” images of a stellar nursery in the Orion Nebula taken by the James Webb Space Telescope are revealing intricate details about how stars and planetary systems form.

Orion is not just one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky—it's a celestial marvel that’s rich with history, mythology, and fascinating astronomical objects. Nestled near the ...

New images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope pierce through thick layers of stardust and gas, revealing the most-detailed look yet into the heart of the Orion Nebula.. In 2017, an ...

Roughly 1,300 light years away, the Orion Nebula can sometimes be seen with the naked eye from Earth. Now, researchers have captured the most detailed images of the gigantic nebula to date.

The Orion Nebula is located just 1,350 light-years away from Earth. Because of its relative closeness to Earth, the star-bearing nebula has been a study point for astronomers for decades.

This infrared image of the Orion Nebula features plenty of dust, but no stars. In these infrared wavelengths, it’s possible to see hotspots where new stars are forming.

This work in progress is situated in the Orion Nebula, a luminous cloud of interstellar gas and dust about 1,500 light-years away. Its star is about 1 million years old—a baby, in astronomy terms.

The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a glowing emission nebula with a greenish hue and is situated below Orion's Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae visible to the ...

The Orion Nebula itself is believed to be roughly 3 million years old, "which for us astronomers is very young," he said. Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now.

The star itself lies on the outskirts of the Orion Nebula, roughly 1000 light-years away from the Earth. You can see the outflows along the top and bottom of the new Orion photo captured by Hubble.