This complex area of glowing hydrogen, blue reflection nebula, and
dark clouds of gas and dust is located in the southern constellation
Vela. It lies about 4000 light years from earth.

Image data:
Camera: STXL-11002
Telescope: Planewave 17" CDK
Exposure: LRGB + Hydrogen-alpha, 27 hours
Location: Observatorio El Sauce, Chile