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Its story

In Monoceros, the unicorn between Orion and Canis Major, a blue B-type star shines 454 light-years away. Its light set out when Michelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel frescoes and the Renaissance was reaching its summit. Far hotter and more luminous than the Sun, its blue glow is typical of young stars that burn in haste. It inhabits a quiet but unforgettable corner: the celestial unicorn has been gazing at the sky for centuries.