The Pirate of the Southern Skies
This young, bright, burning formation is part of the ominous nebula nicknamed the Skull and Crossbones Nebula.
In fact, it is not one nebula at all, but several, which happen to align to form a sinister face.
The new image taken by ESO's Very Large Telescope and released in time for Halloween delves into the gaping mouth of the skull.
Officially known as NGC 2467, this young stellar nursery is to be found in the constellation Puppis — which translates to poop deck.
Puppis was once joined with the constellations Carina and Vela to make the giant constellation Argo Navis — the Ship Argo.
Transcribed by ESO; Translated by —