The M42 Orion Nebula is located in the Orion constelation
| Designations | M42, NGC 1976, Orion Nebula |
| Object Type | Diffuse nebula |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Apparent Magnitude | +3 |
| Apparent Size (V) | 65 x 60 arc min |
| Distance | 1270 light years |
| Size | 12 ly |
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