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SH2-255 > 258  compact optical region.
Orion
Penryn, California
February 2005
FS-128G (ag, ST-4)
ST-10XME LRGB(s) 10 minute subs

The Sharpless  objects in this image are most likely water maser driven and are the result of past starburst activity within the ISM.  Note the small reflection nebula at lower left.