M78 lies in the Orion B molecular cloud. This beautiful refection nebula is lit by 2 type “B” stars”. It lies about 1350 ly away. This is a wonderful, dusty star forming region. Note the small cluster of reddish Herbig-Haro objects on the top left of the image.

PlaneWave 12.5″ astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/5 LRGB (32/8min L, 5/8min each 2×2 RGB).