IC 4628 often called the Prawn Nebula is an emission nebula in Scorpius It is around 6000 light years from here. It forms part of the tail of what is referred to as the False Comet. This 2 panel wide field mosaic shows IC 4628 and the surrounding region.
Imaged in SHO Narrowband on our RH 350 at Observatorio El Sauce, Obstech, Chile.
Image Processing: Mike Selby