
06/13/2025
IC 434 & Barnard 33: The Horsehead Nebula 🐎✨
In the heart of Orion lies the glowing red emission nebula IC 434, lit by the intense ultraviolet radiation from the nearby star Sigma Orionis.
Silhouetted against this radiant backdrop is a dense cloud of dust — Barnard 33 — whose shape creates the iconic figure of the Horsehead Nebula.
A striking contrast of light and shadow, where stellar radiation meets cosmic dust to sculpt one of the most recognizable wonders in the night sky.