This colorful wide-field view captures a fascinating region in Cygnus, centered on the bright emission nebula LBN 380. The intricate filaments of glowing hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur are part of the massive H II region cataloged as Sharpless 115, which lies near the bright star Deneb in the rich Cygnus star field. Embedded within this complex is Sharpless 116, also known as Abell 71, a small but distinct emission structure often mistaken for a planetary nebula.

Adding to the scene is the faint, blue planetary nebula Weinberger 1-10, visible near the center-right portion of the image. This stellar remnant, expelled by a dying sun-like star, creates a striking contrast against the reddish hydrogen emission and dusty structures of the surrounding nebulae. The interplay of colors highlights the ionized gases that sculpt this celestial landscape, making it a prime example of the dynamic processes shaping our galaxy’s star-forming regions.