The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula is located just to the south of Alnitak, the easternmost star of Orion's Belt, and is part of the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.

Radius: 3.5 light years

Distance to Earth: 1,500 light years

Magnitude: 6.8

Coordinates: RA 5h 40m 59s | Dec -2° 27′ 30″

Constellation: Orion

Did you know: The lower part of the Horsehead's neck casts a shadow to the left.