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Barnard's Loop is a large diffuse nebular region in the constellation Orion. The cause for the formation is now known with certainty, but some feel it is the result of an ancient supernova.

The nebula is very difficult if not impossible to observe visually.

This image was taken at my club's dark sky site located about 35 miles north of Las Cruces. Thanks to Dave Dockery for providing the lens.

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