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quiltofstars · 7 months

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The Cosmic Bat Nebula, LDN 43 // Dieter Willasch

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#astronomy #astrophotography #nebula #dark nebula #molecular cloud #dust #interstellar dust #cosmic bat nebula #LDN 43 #ophiuchus

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machetelanding · 2 years

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Located in Ophiuchus and rarely imaged, LDN 43 is a dark nebula consisting of very dense material blocking light from the background stars. Two cometary nebulae (GN 16.31.3 and GN 16.31.7) are found inside the dark nebula area, which certainly looks like a flying bat. The nebula spans 12 light-years at its estimated distance, about 1,400 light-years from planet Earth. Imaged in LRGB on our RiDK 500 at Observatorio El Sauce, Chile. Processing: Mark Hanson and Mike Selby, Mark Hanson Astrophotography

#ldn 43 #dark nebula #nebula #ophiuchus #constellation #space #space images #images #shapes #bats #batman #cool #awesome

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talimarzzzz · 1 year

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I just... I just love them so much

#space #astronomy #nasa #they were the picture of the day on halloween and I'm just a little obsessed #my new favorite eldritch horror #aliencore #voidpunk #x #LDN 43 #bat

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altermay · 2 years

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Thinking about LDN 43. Bat nebula is real by the way think about him with me please

#cool space stuff #ldn 43 #bat nebula

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michaelgabrill · 2 years

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LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula #NASA https://ift.tt/rZb2auO

#NASA #Michael Gabrill #LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula

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the-wolf-and-moon · 1 year

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LDN 43, Bat of the Cosmos

#Astronomy #NASA #Night #Sky #Stars #Space #Science #Universe #Cosmos #Cosmic #Solar System #Bat #Nebula #Galaxy #Constellation #Constellations #Rainbow #Bright

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without-ado · 2 years

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The Cosmic Bat, LDN 43 l NASA APOD

#dark nebula #nasa #astrophotography #astronomy #space #universe #halloween #sky #bat nebula #stars #galaxy #planets #solar system #night

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theofficialastronomy101 · 5 months

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LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula

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sexy-sea-basss · 4 months

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Ghouls & Space

I have this theory/idea that all ghouls were created in the cosmos somewhere, but they don’t know where they came from. I’ve tasked myself to match the current ghouls with a nebula. Some with explanation, some without. This ties into an idea that I have that Phantom can project images with his magic.

So, I’ve combined a story and my headcanons into the thing below.

and this little story goes like this

A/N: shoutout to @swissndewdrop for listening to me talk about this and to @orcaog who heard about this idea first. @callmeghoulshit thanks for beta-ing and hyping me up to post.

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It’s a stormy day and the ghouls are stuck inside. It’s a heavy downpour so they’re not allowed to go outside as to not track mud in. They spent the whole day cleaning so all of their efforts would go to waste. Everyone was bored and the power kept flickering on and off, so video games were out of the question. Eventually the power went out from the heavy winds, and they all lounged together in the living room wondering what to do.

“Have I ever told you guys I can project?” Phantom softly spoke. All heads turn to him. “What?!” Dewdrop shouts.

“It’s something Aether helped me figure out, but, here, let me show you” Phantom focuses on his power and his palms start to glow blue, and wisps of power head to the ceiling. A 3D imagine on the ceiling forms from the wisps. Everyone stares in amazement. There were colors, dark spots, glittery spots, and… eyes?

Cirrus broke the silence first, “What are you showing us, honey?”

“Home.”

“Home?” someone questioned

“Well, it’s where I was created…”

“What do you mean?” another asked, getting comfortable on the floor to look up at the ceiling.

Phantom sat on on the recliner and spoke,

“We’re all born from the cosmos. No one remembers as our path from the cosmos, to the pit, to topside is too traumatic … but I remember. I know where you were born too. The Lord below gave me his favor. I was the runt in the pit: small, unprotected, casted out from all packs. He picked me up one day and said ‘Perfect, a little crybaby. I’ll take you home.’” Phantom chuckled remembering the interaction, “He spoke of the big sky above the world, the galaxies, the different worlds, and nebulas, our place of creation. Before sending me up, He spoke of my new pack. He showed me where you were created.”

“Can..” Swiss takes a deep shaky breath, still shocked at the words spoken by Phantom, “can you show us?”

“Of course!” Phantom summons more magic to blow up the projection so that they’re inside the projection, while also projecting in the center an image of the nebula. “This is my home, as I previously mentioned.”

Phantom: Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43)

LDN 43 is about 1400 light years away in the constellation Ophinuchis. LDN43 is a stellar nursery indicated by the dark clouds and gases. Phantom was born from inside this Cosmic Bat. He is one of the bright stars shining through the dark clouds.

“haha it looks like a bat! is that why you like bats so much?”

“yeah… it reminds me of this” He takes a sip of water and continues “Aurora this is your creation place. Orion Nebula.”

Aurora- Orion Nebula

Orion Nebula (Messier 42) is a nebula situated in the Milky Way in the Orion constellation. It is the middle star of the sword. This nebula is one the brightest and visible to the naked eye. This is one of the most scrutinized and photographed objects in the night sky. It is one of the most studied celestial body. Much like Aurora was scrutinized and studied closely when she first joined the band, but she keeps on shinning. The Great Nebula is a host to many wonders and many young stars.

“Explains the pink,” Rain chuckled.

“Yes it does, Rain. Cumulus this is you, the Omega Nebula”

“This is my creation nebula? it’s gorgeous”

“yes, just like you, Lus. Omega Nebula is one of my favorites, it has so many fun features."

Cumulus- The Omega Nebula

Omega Nebula (Messier 17) is part of the Sagittarius constellation. It is one of the richest starfields in the Milky Way. It is also one of the brightest and most massive star-forming regions in the galaxy. It also goes by many names: Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula and the Horseshoe Nebula. Cumulus is often seen as the “mom” of the pack, but she’s so much more.

“Up next, Cirrus. Every queen deserves a crown”

Cirrus- Cassiopeia A

Also known as Cassiopeia’s crown. Brightest extrasolar radio source in the sky. It is remnants of a supernova. Cirrus is a queen, and this is her crown.

“Swiss, the most chaotic and intricate of them all”

Swiss- Eskimo Nebula

Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2592) is also known as the Clown-faced Nebula, Lion Nebula, or Caldwell 39. Swiss is a silly ghoul that brings joy into all of our lives. He’s also fierce like a lion.

“You mean to tell me that this is where I was created?” Swiss wonders

“Yes. So special and intricate. There’s nothing else quite like it. You’re one of a kind.”

After a few more moments, Phantom continues

“Mountain, you were born in the Eagle Nebula. You were created in the Pillars of Creation. All earth ghouls are created here. You hold the power to create life with touch.”

Mountain- Eagle Nebula. Pillars of Creation.

Eagle Nebula, Pillars of Creation. These pillars of gas and dust are creators of life. New stars are born here. Pillars are designed to hold and sustain houses, monuments, etc. Mountain is the pillar of the pack. He is adored and loved by all. His work doesn’t go unnoticed.

“The lagoon nebula is our next stop, any guesses as to who was created here?”

“Me?”

“Yes Rain, this is you. The edges of the nebula look like sandbanks surrounding a lagoon”

Rain- Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)

Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8). In long exposure, the nebula appears pink but to the human eye, it is grey as humans have poor lowlight sensitivity. Rain appears normal at a glance, but after examining him for a while you can see the patterns on his skin, the bioluminescent glow of those patterns in the dark. He is so much more than what meets the eye.

“Dew, I saved the best for last. You were once created here...”

Dewdrop (water)- Jellyfish Nebula

Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443)- It’s a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini. Jellyfish quite literally go with the flow of the sea. Dew goes with the flow, he can’t really do anything to fight the changes that are and have occurred.

“...but during your transition, while you were unconscious for a few days, a little bit of the material in you that make you a pure water ghoul returned to the cosmos, and this nebulas material entered you...”

Dewdrop (fire)- The Heart Nebula

Heart Nebula- Also in the Cassiopeia Constellation. The heart shape was formed by stellar winds from the hot stars at its core. Dew has the biggest heart of them all. He loves intensely. The love he has for his pack and previous ghouls is immense. His love was formed from his rough life in the pit. He found a loving home after being summoned and decided to turn his hatred towards lifeinto love.

“...both of these nebulas live inside you. Neither fight for dominance, neither sway you one way or the other. You’re still water and you’re also fire. Opposites living in harmony. I know sometimes you struggle having once been water and now you’re fire, and you question who you are, but rest assured, you are both equally. Fire is a little more awake than water given your role to the pack, but she’s there if you ever need her. You see her awaken when you lay next to Rain. Fire ignites the passion. Water keeps out from burning yourself out. They’re balanced. Working in your favor.”

Dewdrop barely gets out a “Phant….” before being cut off.

“it’s okay Dew.” Phantom extends his hand to cover Dews. “It’s a lot. Not just for you, but for all. The Lord Below asked me to show you all. I didn’t know when, or how, but He said there would be one that would help. And it was Aether. He helped me bring this to you all. Once I mastered this, I knew I had to do my one task.”

Phantom recalled his power, pulling his hand away from Dew’s, and the projection ended. Wisps of blue and purple circled his pack’s heads in a playful manner before returning into his body. He looked around the room: Cirrus and Cumulus cuddling with teary eyes, Aurora snuggling between Dew and Rain with tails intertwined, Swiss wiping tears away from Mountain’s face.

“Phantom… thank you” came mountains soft voice

“My pleasure”

Later that night, once they’ve all gone to bed in pairs, or throuples, Phantom was alone in his room, staring at the ceiling, feeling the exhaustion of using his power for that long. He smelled something burning, and that’s when He appeared. “You did amazing little one, now sleep. You must be exhausted.”

“Hold me?”

Without hesitation, He slid into Phantom’s bed and cuddled him until he was fast asleep. “I’m with you always, little one”

#the band ghost #nameless ghouls #dewdrop ghoul #rain ghoul #phantom ghoul #mountain ghoul #swiss ghoul #cirrus ghoulette #cumulus ghoulette #aurora ghoulette #space facts #nebulas #luci writes #i love space

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willigula · 2 years

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Nebula LDN 43 "the bat" (via Hanson Astronomy Photos)

#astronomy #space #nebula #bats #goth #photography

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apod · 2 years

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2022 October 31

LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson and Mike Selby; Text: Michelle Thaller (NASA's GSFC)

Explanation: What is the most spook-tacular nebula in the galaxy? One contender is LDN 43, which bears an astonishing resemblance to a vast cosmic bat flying amongst the stars on a dark Halloween night. Located about 1400 light years away in the constellation Ophiuchus, this molecular cloud is dense enough to block light not only from background stars, but from wisps of gas lit up by the nearby reflection nebula LBN 7. Far from being a harbinger of death, this 12-light year-long filament of gas and dust is actually a stellar nursery. Glowing with eerie light, the bat is lit up from inside by dense gaseous knots that have just formed young stars.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap221031.html

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quiltofstars · 10 months

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