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Sh2-29 & Sh2-31 [NGC6559, IC1274], Brian Boyle
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Sh2-29 & Sh2-31 [NGC6559, IC1274]

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Sh2-29 & Sh2-31 [NGC6559, IC1274], Brian Boyle
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Sh2-29 & Sh2-31 [NGC6559, IC1274]

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The beautiful complex of HII regions and dark lanes to the east of the Lagoon nebula, is sometimes overlooked in favour of its brighter neighbour.  Nevertheless it is a fascinating and complex area with "hollow-out" regions of space reminiscent of the Great Nebula in Orion.  This is my attempt at imaging this region on its own, using my GSO RC8.  Unfortunately, I was largely frustrated by poor weather, and only obtained about 6hours of cloud interrupted frames during the last two lunations of moon-less nights.  Nevertheless, I am reasonably happy with the result, and I hope you enjoy.

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