Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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Bat & Squid (Ou4), Liuyi Sun
Bat & Squid (Ou4)
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Bat & Squid (Ou4)

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Bat & Squid (Ou4), Liuyi Sun
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Bat & Squid (Ou4)

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The Bat and Squid Nebula, designated as Ou4, is an intriguing celestial structure located in the constellation of Cepheus. It was discovered by the French astrophotographer Nicolas Outters in 2011. This nebula's name is derived from its unique appearance: the intricate filamentary structures that resemble both a flying bat and a tentacled squid.

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Bat & Squid (Ou4), Liuyi Sun