LDN 43 is a dense dark nebula located in the constellation of Ophiuchus, near the Serpens-Ophiuchus boundary. This cloud of cold gas and dust obscures the starlight behind it, forming a stark silhouette against the rich star field of the Milky Way. Inside its opaque interior, young stellar objects are forming, hidden from optical view but revealed in infrared studies. These cosmic birthplaces are essential to understanding star formation in our galaxy.

This image was captured using high-quality RGB and Luminance data with Astrodon Gen1 and Gen2 filters, allowing for exceptional color balance and clarity. The use of Astrodon E-Series filters (Blue, Green, Red, and Gen2 Lum) helped isolate the true colors of the region and preserve faint background stars, while the luminance channel enhanced fine detail and contrast in the dark dust lanes.