The Cosmic Bat NebulaΒ (LDNΒ 43)
A bit of young starlight peeks through theΒ dense cloudsΒ of gas and dust that make up the Cosmic Batβs 12 lightyear wingspan. TheΒ ultravioletΒ light from the young stars energizes the nebulaβs hydrogen gas, causing it toΒ glow an ominous red. TheΒ jetΒ of glowing hydrogen gas emerging from the batβs headΒ hints at the star formationΒ hidden within.
Image Credit:Β Team Ciel Austral













