The large central object in this image is Sharpless2-232, it features a prominent dark lane.
Sh2-232 is part of the Sh2-235 complex and consists of 4 HII regions, being SH2-231, 232, 233 and 235.
All these objects can be found in the constellation Auriga.
A total of three Sharpless objects can be found in this image, as well as 2 planetary nebulae.
Check the annotated version to find out where they are in the image.
The planetary nebula in the center of Sh2-232 was only discovered in 1980.
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| Name | SH2-232 |
| Type | Emission nebula |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Right ascension | 05h 42m 26s |
| Declination | +36° 12′ 03″ |
| Distance | 5.800 ly |
| Other designations | – |
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