Left to right they a Sh2-258, Sh2-255 (also known as IC 2162),
Sh2-257, Sh2-256 and Sh2-254 the biggest but faintest of the bunch. I
used no H-alpha for this. I probably should have. Most photos you see
of it are in H-alpha. It looks a bit different in LRGB.

Each blob seems illuminated by its own central star. I don't know if
this really the case but sure looks like it. Sh2-255 is often called
the "Little Trifid". Not sure I see the similarity.

Seeing was poor this night so I've reduced the size to 1.5" per pixel
from my normal 1" per pixel. I'll try again next winter. Maybe
conditions will be better.

14" LX200R @ f/10, L=8x10', RGB=2x10 binned 3x3, STL-11000XM, Paramount ME

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Nice shot of another obscure object. Keep them coming!

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Observatorio de la Ballona

Great work again Rick. The faint reflection neblua across the bottom of the shot demonstrates some very careful processing. The colour is subtle but rich.

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Matt
LXD75 SN 8" f/4, DSI II pro

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Issac Asimov

Hi Rick, It sure looks different in LRGB with out the Ha. and yet it looks fantasticaly beautiful! Those stars and surrounding details are sharp. Thanks for the image info it looks like the cacoon more then the trifid neb. Welldone my friend and Clear Skies.