The reflection nebula embedded in Sh 2-279 is popularly known as the Running Man Nebula.

Description

Sh 2-279 comprises three NGC nebulae, NGC 1973, NGC 1975, and NGC 1977 that are divided by darker nebulous regions. It also includes the open cluster NGC 1981. The brightest nebulosity, later listed as NGC 1977, was discovered by William Herschel

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