Carina Nebula Collection

Light and Shadow in the Carina Nebula
Previously unseen details of a mysterious, complex structure within the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) are revealed by this image of the " Keyhole Nebula

The Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372
NGC 3372, known as the Great Carina Nebula, is home to massive stars and flowing nebulae of gas and dust dominated by the super-bright massive star named Eta Carinae

Carina Nebula features, HST image C013 / 5604
Carina Nebula features, HST image. These pillars of gas and dust within the Carina Nebula are Herbig-Haro Objects (HH 901 and HH 902)

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela (right) to Centaurus (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

Carina Nebula
This false-color image taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the South Pillar region of the star-forming region called the Carina Nebula

The central region of the Carina Nebula
A 50-light-year-wide view of the central region of the Carina Nebula where a maelstrom of star birth and death is taking place

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

The Carina Nebula in the southern sky

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Infrared view of the Carina Nebula. The bright star at the center of the nebula is Eta Carinae, one of the most massive stars in the galaxy

NGC 3372, The Carina Nebula

Eta Carinae Nebula

Eta Carinae Nebula area of the southern Milky Way, with the main nebula surrounded by a variety of open star clusters; NGC 3532 the Football Cluster, IC 2602 the Southern Pleiades

Carina Nebula Star-forming Pillars and Herbig-Haro Objects with Jets
This turbulent cosmic pinnacle lies within a stellar nursery called the Carina Nebula, located 7, 500 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina

The Eta Carina nebula and the Milky Way visible at dawn with the naked eye, Miramar, Argentina

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

The Carina Nebula and surrounding clusters
The Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

NGC 3372, The Eta Carinae Nebula

A wide field view centered on the Eta Carina Nebula
A wide field shot (15 degrees) centered on the Eta Carina nebula, featuring several southern deep sky objects like the southern pleiades and the Running Chicken Nebula

Carina Nebula Star-Forming Pillars
One light-year tall star-forming pillars of cold hydrogen and dust located in the Carina Nebula. The result is from radiation from massive stars that is carving away at cold molecular clouds

NGC 3293, the Gem Cluster and Gabriela Mistral Nebula
NGC 3324 and 3293 are sparkling star clusters at the northwest corner of the Carina Nebula. NGC3293 is a small but very bright open cluster, called the Gem Cluster

Planetary nebula NGC 5189, Hubble image C017 / 3748
Planetary nebula NGC 5189, Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 5189 lies 1800 light years from Earth in the constellation Musca

Carina nebula (NGC 3372), optical image C017 / 3741
Carina nebula (NGC 3372), optical image. This is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars that have

Carina Nebula features, HST image C013 / 5586
Carina Nebula features, HST image. These pillars of gas and dust (upper centre) within the Carina Nebula are Herbig-Haro Objects (HH 901 and HH 902)

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The Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372, is a mesmerizing celestial sight that showcases the interplay of light and shadow in the vast expanse of space. Captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in the stunning image C013 / 5604, this nebula unveils its captivating features. Stretching across a mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus, the Carina Nebula boasts an array of intricate details. Among them are the Great Clouds that swirl with cosmic energy and give birth to new stars. Another fascinating feature is The Caterpillar, a formation resembling its namesake creature crawling through space. In one false-color image taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, we witness the majestic South Pillar standing tall amidst vibrant hues. This pillar serves as a testament to nature's artistic flair within our universe. Gazing at The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky reveals a breathtaking panorama filled with celestial wonders. Eta Carinae, Crux, and Alpha & Beta Centauri add their brilliance to this awe-inspiring scene. As we delve deeper into NGC 3372 or The Eta Carinae Nebula, we find ourselves captivated by its central region. Here lies an enigmatic beauty that defies comprehension - a cosmic ballet where stars are born and die in spectacular fashion. The Carina Nebula invites us to ponder our place in this vast cosmos while reminding us of its infinite mysteries waiting to be unraveled.