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Here is a better representation of the nebula:

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If I rotate this picture 180°, it looks pretty much the same as the one in the OP.

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You have a good eye

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It’s not fake, just processed differently.

https://astrobackyard.com/caldwell-49-rosette-nebula/

The petals of this rose are actually a stellar nursery where new stars are being born. This nebula has also been referred to as the “skull”, as it resembles a human skull in certain orientations.

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If you turn this upside down and squint a little, you get the skull from the image above!

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Paw

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See my comment, it’s real.

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It’s an anime skull

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That’s a monkey skull!

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Hmm, looks more like a dog to me

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Maybe a Pug 😂

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That’s exactly what I saw!

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Looked it up, and that’s some fuckin nightmare fuel.

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“Some say”

Those who say it doesn’t look like a skull must be dumb

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Could be face blind. Or have a lack of pareidolia.

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I mostly really dont like the use of “depicts” here. Depicts means is a representation of, which is just wrong and feels a little too close to creationist. “Resembles” would be better.

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I think they’re using the ancient-aliens narration style.

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All of these kinds of photos are doctored because the raw data isn’t as interesting.

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