The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex of one of the closest active regions of massive star formation to the Solar System. The complex itself covers most of the constellation Orion and resides about 1,000 - 1,400 light years distant from Earth. Among the numerous objects observable in the Complex are the Orion Nebula, the NGC 1977 nebula, Orion's belt, the Flame Nebula, the Horsehead Nebula, Sigma Orionis cluster, Barnard's Loop supernova remnant, the Lambda Orionis Molecular Ring, and much more.

This photo was captured on November 18, 2015 at Frosty Drew Observatory by Scott MacNeill.