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Sh2-54 in HST palette, John Ebersole
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Sh2-54 in HST palette

Sh2-54 in HST palette, John Ebersole
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Sh2-54 in HST palette

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Less often imaged, and seldom in narrowband, is the nebula, Sh2-54, despite its possessing many interesting structures. Perhaps, it is overshadowed by its close neighbors, M16 and M17. Regardless, the HST palette reveals a wonderful array of forms and colors.

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Sh2-54 in HST palette, John Ebersole