M42 (NGC 1976) is a star forming nebula, an emission and reflection nebula in Orion.
M43 (NGC 1982) is also a star forming nebula and emission and reflection nebula with an open star cluster, also in Orion.
M78 (NGC 2068) is the great star forming nebula, a reflection nebula, with an open star cluster, in Orion.
Mark Bailey
Kirsten in Capitol Reef NP
My wife, Kirsten Allen, and I are fortunate to live, at least part time, in Torrey, Utah in the north central part of the Colorado Plateau. Here there are both the beautiful landscape and very dark, light pollution free skies. On the “Astrophotos” tab above you can see the deep sky object photos I have gathered taking advantage of these high, dry, dark sky conditions. I also plan to add photos I have taken during the day (mostly) of the inspiring landscape on the Plateau. I have a small start on the “Landscape” tab above.