Cosmic predator's ominous mouth revealed in awe-inspiring deep space photograph

Deep-space objects assume the shape of a colossal shark-like entity in this astrophoto by Ronald Brecher, as it appears to prowl through the depths of our celestial webpage.

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2025 September 15 . 6:14 AM

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Cosmic predator's yawning jaws captured in awe-inspiring deep space photograph (image)

Cosmic predator's ominous mouth revealed in awe-inspiring deep space photograph

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, two astrophotographers, Rogelio Bernal Andreo and Ronald Brecher, have captured stunning images of a cosmic shark-like object, located approximately 650 light years away in the constellation Cepheus.

The interstellar cloud, stretching over 15 light years, has been sculpted by the radiation of energetic stars into a gaping maw with distinct dorsal and pectoral fins. As the image sweeps right across, these features become more apparent.

Rogelio Bernal Andreo, in July this year, managed to capture this astounding image using a QHY367C Pro astronomy camera and a Sky-Watcher Esprit 70 EDX refractor. The patches of blue towards the top and bottom of the cosmic predator are formed by reflection nebulas.

Meanwhile, Ronald Brecher, also in July, captured a similar image from his home in Guelph, Canada. His deep sky image was postprocessed using PixInsight software. Brecher, in an email, expressed his love for imaging dark nebulae.

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Finally, the barred spiral galaxy PGC 67671 is visible as a smudge of light slightly behind the shark's dorsal fin. The single great "eye" of the shark is formed by the magnitude 6 star HD 211300.

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