Bat Shadow (2018 Observation) (IMAGE) ESA/Hubble Information Centre Caption This image shows only the feature which was nicknamed the Bat Shadow. It is the shadow of a protoplanetary disc orbiting the star in the centre of the image. Credit NASA, ESA, K. Pontoppidan Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.