Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)
Sh2-261: Lower's nebula, Epicycle
Sh2-261: Lower's nebula
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Sh2-261: Lower's nebula

Sh2-261: Lower's nebula, Epicycle
Sh2-261: Lower's nebula
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Sh2-261: Lower's nebula

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Description

The region is ionised by the runaway star HD 41997, located inside the

blue core of the image, immediately above a curious lasso-like

structure.

Apologies for the multiple diffraction spikes affecting the bright stars, it's the result of using two scopes.

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Sh2-261: Lower's nebula, Epicycle

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UK Astro-Imaging
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