This object resembles a burning torch. It is aptly named “The Flame Nebula”. Heavy dust lanes darken a field of glowing hydrogen gas. Cooler areas in the nebula collapse giving rise to newborn stars.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with an ST8e/CFW8, F5/7 RRGB(4/7minR,2/5min2x2bin RGB)