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SH2-82 HaLRGB, Sergiy_Vakulenko
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SH2-82 HaLRGB

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SH2-82 HaLRGB

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Informally known as the 'Little Trifid Nebula', Sh2-82 is a relatively small emission nebula surrounded by a blue reflection nebula. It is embedded in the dark nebula and is the site of some star formation and young stellar objects. Located at a distance of approximately 3600 light years, Sh2-82 is ionized by the star HD 231616, which can be seen near the center.

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SH2-82 HaLRGB, Sergiy_Vakulenko