Orion A Molecular Cloud

The Orion A Molecular Cloud is a massive, dense region of gas and dust in space where new stars are born. Located in the constellation Orion, it spans about 50 light-years and is one of the closest and most active star-forming areas to Earth. Within this cloud, gravity causes the gas to clump together, eventually forming new stars and planetary systems. Its rich variety of objects, including young stars and nebulae, makes it an important site for studying how stars and planets develop in our galaxy.