The Cosmic Bat: An Island of Stars in the Making on the Outskirts of Orion (w/ Video)

La Silla, Chile (ESO) Mar 09, 2010 - The delicate nebula NGC 1788, located in a dark and often neglected corner of the Orion constellation, is revealed in a new and finely nuanced image that ESO has just released. Although this ghostly cloud is rather isolated from Orion's bright stars, the latter's powerful winds and light have had a strong impact on the nebula, forging its shape and making it home to a multitude of infant suns.

The Cosmic Bat: An Island of Stars in the Making on the Outskirts of Orion (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The delicate nebula NGC 1788, located in a dark and often neglected corner of the Orion constellation, is revealed in a new and finely nuanced image that ESO is releasing today. ...

Wed 3 Mar 10 from PhysOrg

Delicate Nebula Looks Like a Cosmic Bat

A new photo of a small nebula hidden near the constellation Orion reveals gas in the shape of a bat spreading its wings.

Wed 3 Mar 10 from SPACE.com

An Island Of Stars In The Making On The Outskirts Of Orion

La Silla, Chile (ESO) Mar 09, 2010 - The delicate nebula NGC 1788, located in a dark and often neglected corner of the Orion constellation, is revealed in a new and finely nuanced image that ...

Mon 8 Mar 10 from SpaceDaily

Featured - The cosmic bat

Stargazers all over the world are familiar with the distinctive profile of the constellation of Orion (the Hunter). Fewer know about the nebula NGC 1788, a subtle, hidden treasure just a few ...

Wed 3 Mar 10 from Labspaces.net

The cosmic bat, Wed 3 Mar 10 from e! Science News

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