This is a picture of the famous Horsehead Nebula (located 1,500 light-years away in Orion). To look at specific details, the astronomers at Star Shadow Remote Observatory studied the location for seven hours with a small telescope. They filtered out all the colors except for a very specific color of red light. They added this picture to a picture will full color taken over three hours. Therefore, we are able to see "an intricate tapestry of gaseous wisps and dust-laden filaments" created by stellar winds and supernovas. Since pink is my favorite color, I just love this picture!
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