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Also known as Sh2-279 (alternatively designated S279 or Sharpless 279) is an HII region and bright nebulae that includes a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion.
It is the northernmost part of the asterism known as Orion's Sword, lying 0.6° north of the Orion Nebula.(wiki)
L-Ha-RGB image:
Luminance - 1.5 hrs
RGB 20 min each
Ha - 30 minutes
Total of 3 hrs
Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro
Imaged from Tivoli farm, Namibia