vdB 158 is a reflection nebula within the large molecular cloud LBN 534 or GAL110-13 in constellation Andromeda about 1435 light years away.

It is powered by the blue B-type star HD 222142 in the center of the image which travels through this cloud together with the blue stars above HD 222086 and HD 222046. All three stars probably have a common origin, the nearby Lacerta OB1 association. The molecular cloud GAL110-3 (LBN 534) has relatively low density and the star formation observed in the cloud might have been triggered by a supernova explosion in the OB association or by intense radiation of some hot stars of this association. Spontaneous gravitational collapse of this cloud does not seem to be very probable.
A bit right of the center a small planetary nebula PK 110-12.1 is clearly visible. It has been discovered by Luboš Kohoutek in 1963. Swipe to see a cropped image.

Celestron RASA 11 v2
Celestron CGX-L mount
RisingCam ATR3CMOS26000KPA
UV/IR Cut filter
Bortle 4-5
No moon
720x30s
Integration time: 6h

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