159-338

159-338

One of 42 new proplyds discovered in the Orion Nebula, 159-338 is one of the bright proplyds that lies relatively close to the nebula’s brightest star, Theta 1 Orionis C. This tadpole-shaped tail is actually a jet of matter flowing away from the excited cusp.

By ASHESH DAS RUP

Location: 159-338, Messier 42, Orion Nebula

Tags: Hubble, Space, Universe, Nebulae, ESA