Bat Nebula LDN43

[Paul Haese]

This is an image from one of my rigs at Swan Reach Imaging.
Data was taken with an OOUK AG12 with ZWO2600MM, with a total integration of 18.9 hours.

The object is a dark nebula which is illuminated by an emission nebula behind it. There is a lot of nebulosity in the surrounding field which is most likely IFN. This dust and gas is affecting the appearance of the background galaxies. The galaxy near the red giant star at the bottom of the image is some 400 million light year in distance.

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[SkyWatch (Dean)]

Looks great Paul! That is one scary bat!

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Truly amazing object this one and perhaps the best example of perfect pareidolia of any object, you've done a great job on it. Its definitely on my list to have a crack at next June/July.

Mike

[Peter Ward]

Newbies take note. This is what you aim for!

Engaging subject, excellent light and shade, great colour, superb star profiles and colour variation.

Just sublime.

[keller60 (Bill)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

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Engaging subject, excellent light and shade, great colour, superb star profiles and colour variation.

Just sublime.

Ditto what PW said


One of the best Deep Sky images on this forum in quite a while

[Dave882 (David)]

Beautiful shades of light and dark. Stunning composition! Great shot!!

[gregbradley]

Great image Paul. I haven't seen that one before.

Greg.

[astronobob (Bob)]

Fascinating target, never knew this one, looks almost real, from a misty movie scene.
Another Great Image

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

An excellent rendition of the “The Bat”. Wonderful colour and detail

[foc (Ross)]

Great take on a difficult subject. And apparently just in time for the latest iteration of the penguin.

[Leo.G (Leo)]

That's a beautiful shot!
I can see the bat turning into Dracula when it lands.