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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning 'Shark' Cloud in Space
9/7/2025
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- Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher captured a cosmic image resembling a shark in July 2025.
- This "shark" is an interstellar cloud of dust and gas in the Cepheus constellation, 650 light-years away.
- The cloud spans 15 light-years, shaped by radiation from nearby stars.
- Brecher utilized a Sky-Watcher Esprit 70 EDX refractor and QHY367C Pro camera for the shot.
- The image includes a star and a galaxy, enhancing the cosmic effect.
