Re[2]: [APML] M78 in Orion

[Mikkel Steine <mikkel@messier45.com>]

Hi Loke!

> I took this shot of M78 and surrounding region last new moon. I have been told
> that the little red spots at the lower right corner are Herbig  Haro objects.
> Anyone know what this means or what these objects might  be? I thought they
> look rather unusual for nebulosity.

Here's an example of what the Herbig-Haro objects look like up close:

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap970619.html

There is a good explanation below the image as well.

I'm currently importing data for these exotic objects into my database, so I'll
be able to name the objects in the region around M 78 in a short while :)

Best regards,                              mailto:mikkel@messier45.com
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