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The Trapezium
Theta 1 Orionis, 41 Orionis
A newborn system of hot stars whose light illuminates the surrounding gas and dust, forming the Orion Nebula. There are a total of twelve stars in the system altogether, but four are significantly brighter than the rest, and form the shape that gives this formation its name.
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