The Trapezium is a complex cluster of stars emerging from the material of the Orion Nebula. Some of its stars (notably Theta1Orionis A and B) are known to be binary in nature, and several stars within the system are surrounded by protoplanetary discs, showing that they are in the early stages of planet formation.
The four young stars of the Trapezium - alongside many others - illuminate the heart of the Orion Nebula. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas
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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