The Witch Head Nebula, is a relfection nebula. This nebula reflects light from the multiple bright stars in its surrounding. This nebula lies 1000 light years away and is associated with the red giant Rigel which is located in the constellation, Orion the hunter. It can more effectively reflect the color blue because of the same effect reproduced on Earth. The molecule in the air mixed with the light from the sun gives off a blue color.
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