APOD 4.3

M42, better known as Orion's Nebula is depicted in this image posted on April 8th, 2014. This nebula is arguably the most well known nebula throughout space. Nebulae are generally known as star forming regions. This one spans some 40 light years. The Orion Nebula spans some 40 light years and contains lots of Hydrogen, the resource need for newly birthed starts to form. It is located some 1500 light years away.

APOD 4.2

This picture shows the Milky Way galaxy beautifully. The fish-eye view allows for a clear and complete view of the sky illustrating the galaxy with great detail. Since the view is at the center of the galaxy, one can infer that the constellation Sagittarius is in view as well as it is known to be located in that direction. An fascinating aspect to this picture is that our home star, the Sun is in view towards the top of the and simultaneously, the night sky is visible.