Messier 78 or M78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion.
It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects that same year.

M78 is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula of a group of nebulae that includes NGC 2064, NGC 2067 and NGC 2071.
This group belongs to the Orion B molecular cloud complex and is about 1,350 light-years distant from Earth. (wiki)

Although imaged many times before - l couldn't resist visiting it again with the 24" scope.
In addition - l added ha data to the normal LRGB image enhancing the inner reddish parts.

L-Ha-RGB image:
Luminance - 2 hrs
RGB 20 min each
Ha - 30 minutes

Total of 3.5 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