"Spooky Nebula Resembles Bat Spreading Wings Just in Time for Halloween!"

Astronomers have unveiled a stunning image of a Nebula resembling a bat spreading its wings, located 10,000 light-years away in the Circinus and Norma (constellation) regions, just in time for Halloween.

• The European Southern Observatory captured an image of a Nebula that appears to show a bat with glowing wings unfurling in deep space, enhancing our understanding of stellar nurseries.
• Located about 10,000 light-years from Earth, this Nebula is embedded in swirling cloud formations within the Circinus and Norma (constellation), showcasing the beauty of cosmic structures.
• The Telescope used by researchers in Chile revealed how hydrogen atoms in the cloud get energized, illuminating the nebula and drawing attention to its Halloween-inspired shape.