SH2 284

is a giant HII region (emission nebula) in Monoceros. There is some resemblance to NGC 2237 the Rosette Nebula which is a very popular target in Astrophotography.

Imaged in SHO narrowband on our Planewave DR 350 at Observatorio El Sauce, Chile.

Image Processing: Mike Selby and Mark Hanson.

Enjoy,

Mike & Mark