“The Bat Signal Nebula” Situated in Ophiuchus, rarely imaged LDN 43 is a dark nebula consisting of very dense material which blocks light from background stars. It frames LBN 7 a bright reflection nebula. Inside the dark nebula area are two cometary nebulae GN 16.31.3 and GN 16.31.7)
Imaged in LRGB on our RiDK 500 at Observatorio El Sauce, Chile
Image Processing: Mike Selby and Mark Hanson
Fantastic image. Beautiful nuances in light, color, depth, and texture. Congratulations to you and Mark on today’s APOD!
Nick
Thanks very much!