orion88Notable Objects. Messier 42 is the famous Orion Nebula, a nearby and massive star forming region, about 1200 lht-years away. The Orion Nebula is pleasing to observe throughExploring the Nht Sky. The nht sky has been a source of fascination, storytelling, navation, and scientific exploration for millennia. , 88 constellations are officially recognized by