IC 2631

Definitely a thumb stopper, IC 2631 is the brightest reflection nebula in the Chamaeleon complex.

A bright blue reflection nebula set against a dramatic back drop of cosmic dust, IC 2631 is lit by the massive young bright star HD 97300. IC 2631 is effectively an incubator for several very young protostars.

Imaged in LRGB on our Planewave CDK 1000 at Observatorio El Sauce, Chile.

Image Processing: Mike Selby and Mark Hanson.

Enjoy, Mark and Mike