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Shown here is the extensive complex of blue reflection nebulosity surrounding the star cluster M45 in the constellation of Taurus. The nebulosity also encompasses the 5.2 magnitude star T1804 to the upper left, and in a blue arc down under near the bottom of the frame. The blue color is formed much the same way as particles in our atmosphere scatter blue light to make our sky blue, so its color should be - sky blue.

Instrument:  8" f/1.5 Celestron Schmidt Camera
Platform:  Homemade GEM
Film:  Kodak Supra 400
CCD Autoguider: None
Exposure:  2x8mins
Filters:  Clear
Location:  Happy Jack, Arizona
Elevation:  6800 ft.
Sky:  Seeing 8/10, Transparency 10/10
Outside Temperature:  -12 C
Processing: Photoshop, PW Pro.

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