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Lion Nebula (Sh2-132), Phil Creed
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Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)

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Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)

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Lion Nebula, aka Sharpless 2-132, is a large emission nebula complex in Cepheus.  Unlike many emission nebula, it has a strong O-III signal (turquoise) in addition to the reddish H-alpha that normally overwhelms it.

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Lion Nebula (Sh2-132), Phil Creed