Cosmic Dust Collection (page 3)

Infrared portrait revealing the stars and dust of the Small Magellanic Cloud
The infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud reveals the stars and dust in this galaxy as never seen before. The Small Magellanic Cloud is a nearby satellite galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

Widefield view of the Crescent Nebula, also known as NGC 6888

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

Newly formed stars in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud
This image depicts bright, blue, newly formed stars that are blowing a cavity in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

Protostellar Disk
Stars form from whirling disks of dust and gas

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

The Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy
Messier 82, the Cigar Galaxy (left), and Messier 81, Bodes Galaxy (right)

A colorful nebula in the universe

Princess Nebula
This nebular expanse has the characteristics of a woman with a crown on her head

Messier 81 spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Powerful energies surge out into space from this gas giant

The birth of numerous stars exposing their light to the universe
The birth of numerous stars tears open the cloud of gas and dust they were formed in, exposing their light to the universe

IC1805 Everest of Nebula
IC 1805 Everest of Nebulae taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

A comet passing the Earth on its return journey from around the Sun

A barren world passes in front of a large and complex nebula

Northern summer / autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada
September 20, 2011 - Northern summer/autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada

An artists impression of supernova 1993J, an exploding star in the galaxy M81 whose light reached us 21 years ago. The supernova originated in a double-star system where one member was a massive star

A supernova destroying its system of planets in the depths of our galaxy

The beauty of the creation of the universe

A planetary system in the outer limits of a distant nebula, somewhere within our galaxy

Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

The bright star cluster known as Melotte 15. Melotte 15 is embedded within and illuminates the central portion of the much larger glowing nebula identified as IC 1805

Abell 2744, Pandoras Cluster. This giant galaxy cluster is the result of a simultaneous pile-up of at least four separate, smaller galaxy clusters that took place over a span of 350 million years

The Orion nebula in the infrared overlaid with XMM-Newton X-ray data in blue
This is a Spitzer image of the Orion nebula in the infrared overlaid with XMM-Newton X-ray data in blue

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

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

A 360 degree panorama with aurora and bands of airglow at a Summer Star Party
August 19, 2012 - A 360 degree panorama of the main observing field at the Meadows Campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, for the annual Summer Star Party

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

Rho Ophiuchi nebula
February 11, 2008 - Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud from the Spitzer Space Telescope

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Glowing and reflecting nebulosity in the constellation of Lacerta
Glowing and reflecting nebulosity of dust and gas in the constellation of Lacerta

A star going critical illuminates a nearby planet and nebula

Widefield view of the Large Magellanic Cloud

A nebular cluster of gases and stars in this cosmic image

NGC 6188 is an emission nebula in Ara

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the constellation Ara

Artists concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

The NGC 2264 region showing the Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster, and Fox Fur Nebula

Concept of what a dusty and bright galaxy might look like close up if viewed in infrared
This artists conception shows what a dusty and bright galaxy located billions of light-years away might look like close up if viewed in infrared light

A pair of interacting spiral galaxies with swirling arms. The smaller of the two, LEDA 62867 is positioned to the left, and will eventually be swallowed by the larger spiral galaxy NGC 6786

An alien flying saucer travels amongst alien worlds
An alien flying saucer using its advanced technology to travel amongst alien worlds

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Cosmic Dust: A Journey Through Celestial Wonders" Embark on a cosmic odyssey as we explore the captivating realm of cosmic dust, scattered throughout the vast expanse of our universe. From M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens to the majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104), prepare to be mesmerized by celestial spectacles beyond imagination. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty of The Orion Nebula, where stars are born amidst swirling clouds of stardust. Witness a galactic light show in spiral galaxy NGC 4258, as vibrant hues dance across its spiraling arms like celestial brushstrokes. Marvel at NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation Carina, where stellar nurseries give birth to new suns. Behold IC 2177, aptly named Seagull Nebula for its resemblance to a graceful seabird soaring through space. Contemplate the awe-inspiring Pillars of Creation within The Eagle Nebula; colossal structures sculpted by cosmic forces that harbor nascent star systems within their towering columns. Encounter an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a red giant star – a testament to both extraterrestrial marvels and infinite possibilities. The universe is not only an enigmatic abyss but also a place teeming with intense color and beauty. Delight your senses with vivid displays found within The Horsehead Nebula in Orion or immerse yourself in wonderment while observing The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster residing within Auriga's embrace. And let us not forget Vela supernova remnant at the heart of Gum Nebula area - remnants from cataclysmic explosions that remind us how even destruction can create breathtaking phenomena. Cosmic dust unveils secrets hidden among galaxies and nebulous realms alike; it serves as both witness and catalyst to the cosmic ballet unfolding before our eyes.