Flying Spaghetti Monster

[RickS]

This little section of M78 has always reminded me of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Full image to follow in a few days, or maybe longer, when I'm happy with it...

[Geoff45]

Looking forward to the finished version Rick.

[JimsShed]

Certainly looks like a place where a monster would live!

[Atmos]

That Black Spot!:sadeyes:

[alocky]

His Noodly Appendage is seen everywhere! I’ve always though Rho Ophiucii and Antares was another manifestation of his noodliness.
Nice image, that’s a subtly contrasting bit of dark nebulosity there - really impressive data and processing!
Cheers
Andrew.

[Placidus]

Haunting. Glowing embers amongst coals. Beautiful, very different.

[LewisM]

I'm waiting for the Chitauri to come flying out of it....

[h0ughy]

ok cant see the monster - must be child hood deficient

[RickS]

Thanks, Geoff. I had two sets of data, neither quite enough, but together it looks promising.



Thanks, Jim :)



Out damn spot, eh Colin?



I reckon so too, Andrew. It can't be a coincidence! Thanks :)



Thanks you, M&T! I'll identify the HH objects and annotate when I'm done. Must be a few in there.



That'd definitely be an APOD, Lewis. I'll keep an eye out.



This isn't just a random monster, David. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster

[Peter Ward]

The question is: are you a fellow Pastafarian?? :D

[troypiggo]

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[IanP]

I’d be happy with it and I’m not a pasta … pasta … :hi:

[traveller]

Well done Rick for getting the faint tentacles.
This Pastafarian approves.

[RickS]

If I decide to be anything Pastafarianism is top of the list, Peter.



Nice bit of ASCII artwork, Troy.



Thanks, Ian.



Very good!

[troypiggo]

Not mine. Hadn't heard mention of the FSM in years, and when you wrote it I recalled that ASCII art from many years ago on USENET groups. Memories...

[RickS]

I had seen it before also. ASCII art was big in the days of line printers (the late Jurassic?)

[topheart]

Love how the decline of pirates directly correlates with global warming!

:lol:
Tim

[strongmanmike]

A tantalising gimps of what is sure to be part of another intriguing image from you guys :thumbsup:...The Spaghetti Monster is everywhere (http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/158693348/original) :scared3: :lol:

Mike

[willik]

What is going on it is not like you Rick :confused2:
Martin

[RickS]

Here's another one for you, Tim: http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/files/2015/09/chart-copy.jpeg



Thanks, Mike.



Hi Martin, I'm confused too :)

[cometcatcher]

All praise the FSM lol. Nice one Rick.

[RickS]

Thanks, Kevin. Who knew that he/she/they/it came in squid ink as well as conventional pasta!

[alocky]

Ramen!

[Stevec35]

I can certainly see something that looks like a monster. Nice one Rick.

Steve

[RickS]

:lol:



Thanks, Steve.

[JA]

It does - It's not far off Spaghetti al inchiostro nero / (di seppia) :D

Best
JA

[LewisM]

I just sprayed my beverage of choice. Thanks....now to find my minions to clean it for Daddy :lol:

[RickS]

Good to know, JA :)



I hope it wasn't the usual Grange or Hill of Grace you wasted :lol: