Hi all:

vdB 44 is a small reflection nebula in a dusty region about 1 degree west of NGC 1977 (Running Man) in Orion:

http://www.greggsastronomy.com/IMAGES/vdB44-LRGB.jpg

LRGB, about 9.3 hours total exposure from Animas, NM

Merry Christmas!

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Clear skies,

Gregg
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