This complex region contains at least four open clusters, and numerous bright nebula in one area. The main extensive nebulosity is IC2177, also called the Seagull Nebula. Just below it, the small round detatched portion is Sh2-297, and the head of the Seagull is NGC2327.

Instrument:  8" f/1.5 Celestron Schmidt Camera
Platform:  Astrophysics 1200 QMD
Film:  Pro 400 PPF
CCD Autoguider: ST-4
Exposure:  3x 4mins
Filters:  UV
Location:  Payson, Arizona
Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing 8/10, Transparency 8/10
Outside Temperature:  0 C
Processing:  Maxim DL, Photoshop, PW Pro.