IC4685 lies about 4,000 lys away.

The region features 3 different types of nebula – emission, reflection, and dark. The reflection one on the right, which is collared around an emission nebula, is unusual for its appearance. Note the small dark “coat hanger” object in the middle left of the image.

15″ reflector with ZWO ASI 6200 camera. F/4 LRGB (45×3 min L, 15x3min RGB each, all 2×2 bib).