The nebula NC1555 lies about 400ly away. It displays both emission and reflection characteristics. The dusty cavity contains an early sun-like star in its formative stages called T Tauri, which illuminates the surrounding cloud.

The cloud is referred to as “Hind’s Variable Nebula”. It is a Herbig-Haro object.

Both star and cloud are variable but not at the same time.

12.5″ PlaneWave Astrograph with a ZWO ASI 6200 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/5 LRGB (68/3 min L, 22/3 min RGB each, all 2×2 bin).