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Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
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Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula

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Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula

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Lower's Nebula is a large emission nebula in Orion.  It is named after Harold and his son Charles Lower who discovered the nebula in 1939.

Imaged over several nights:  Nov 21, 24; Dec 5, 6, 14, 19, 21 and 26, 2022; Feb 15, 2023.

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    Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
    Original
  • Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
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  • Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
    C
  • Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
    D
  • Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
    E
  • Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.
    F

B

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C

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D

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E

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F

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Sharpless 261 - Lower's Nebula, James E.