IC 434 - Horsehead Nebula

IC 434, or the Horsehead Nebula, is a dark nebula located about 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Orion. It is part of a larger complex of gas and dust, with the iconic Horsehead-shaped silhouette standing out against the glowing backdrop of ionized hydrogen. The nebula is a region of active star formation, offering valuable insights into the processes of stellar birth and the role of dark nebulae in shaping the interstellar medium.