Orion Molecular Cloud Complex (IMAGE)

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Orion Molecular Cloud Complex

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This is a radio/optical composite of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, which includes the Orion Nebula (bottom), featuring a dust-rich star-forming filament called OMC-2/3. Orange: Green Bank Telescope data.

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S. Schnee, et al.; B. Saxton, B. Kent (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

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