Ced 51 is an interesting juxtaposition of dark and light, containing dense dark nebula in the foreground abs curing portions of the greater hydrogen nebula flowing in red. Right in the middle is an active star forming region birthing new bright blue stars. Part of the greater lambda orionis ring (head of orion), this nebula complex is approximately 5000 light years from earth in the constellation of Orion, the hunter.

Technically, this was a challenge as to do the area justice, we shot a 4 panel mosaic to frame it right.

Imaging System: Planewave CDK14, Paramount ME2, FLI 16803/Chroma filters; Stellarvue SV130, Paramount Mx+, ZWO ASI533MC

Exposure – LHa/OSC, 42.7 hours

Location/Date - Fort Davis, Texas / December 2020

Credit/Copyright – Good Astronomy/Steve Timmons