Posted on 08/29/2022 1:51:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: The famous Horsehead Nebula in Orion is not alone. A deep exposure shows that the dark familiar shaped indentation, visible just right of center, is part of a vast complex of absorbing dust and glowing gas. The featured spectacular picture details an intricate tapestry of gaseous wisps and dust-laden filaments that were created and sculpted over eons by stellar winds and ancient supernovas. The Flame Nebula is visible in orange just to the Horsehead's left. To highlight the dust and gas, most of the stars have been digitally removed, although a notable exception is Alnitak, just above the Flame Nebula, which is the rightmost star in Orion's famous belt of three aligned stars. The Horsehead Nebula lies 1,500 light years distant towards the constellation of Orion.
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Cool. A nebula that actually looks like its name.
Alas! Staring into the void too long!
I see a giant anteather or ardvaark with two outstretched paws emerging from the great pink cloud deck! (The Horse head Nebula is one of them the other looks like its exploding!)
Still, thanks for posting!
Huh.
So, that’s what Outerspace Super Kaiju look like.
Looks like the horse is riding on a giant shrew or possum that is facing left.
So that’s the Horsehead Nebula.
Where’s it’s counterpart, the Merrick Garland Nebula?
Looks more like a dragon to me...
Ha! Good one.
I think the John Kerry Nebula might be a bit more appropriate.
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