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English: "Central and most brilliant portion of the Great Nebula in the Sword-handle of Orion, as observed by Sir John Herschel in his 20-foot Reflector at Feldhausen. Cape of Good Hope (1834 to 1837)." Figure 3 from page 275 of File:Popular Science Monthly Volume 5.djvu.
Date 1834-37/July 1874
Source Telescopic Research on the Nebula of Orion by Edward S. Holden. Popular Science Monthly Volume 5.
Author Sir John Herschel
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