NGC 1788, the Cosmic Bat Nebula

NGC 1788, the Cosmic Bat Nebula

Located in the constellation of Orion, this pretty dust cloud is revealed against a background of red H-Alpha nebulosities. The bat is very small and is found in the blue glowing area.

Astro-Physics 92 Stowaway refractor, ZWO ASI 2600 MM-Pro camera. Total exposure time: 18 hours and 20 minutes.