A reflection nebula embedded in a bright HII region, Sh2-171, found in Orion's Sword near the Great Orion Nebula M42. Sh2-171 also includes two other nebulae and the star cluster NGC-1981.
Software: Sequence Generator Pro for image capture, PhD2 for Guiding; CCDStack2 for calibration and registration; Adobe Photoshop CC for final color combining and refinement