Diffuse Nebula Collection

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt

The Fox Fur Nebula, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, is an immense cloud of interstellar gas and cosmic dust interacting with the radiation and winds released by the surrounding hot

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

The center of the Orion Nebula, known as the Trapezium Cluster
The center of the Orion Nebula (Messir 42), known as the Trapezium Cluster

NGC 6523, the Lagoon Nebula
Stars, dust and gas combine to create an interstellar industrial zone of astronomical proportions

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

A close up of the Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 or NGC 1976, is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The Sadr region with the Crescent Nebula
IC 1318, Gamma Cyg region with Crescent Nebula

The Orion constellation

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

M42, the Orion Nebula (top), and NGC 1977, a reflection nebula (bottom)

NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left)

NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Cluster and nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Christmas Tree Nebula, Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula
NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Nebula with Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula

The Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977
Messier 42, the Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble image C017 / 3753
Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble Space Telescope image. M42 is a diffuse nebula situated south(b) of Orions Belt in the constellation of Orion

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

NGC 6995, the Bat Nebula, part of the Veil Nebula in Cygnus

The Rosette Nebula with nebulosity complex in Monoceros
The Rosette Nebula (bottom), with open cluster NGC 2244, and complex of nebulosity in Monoceros (above), including the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, with Monoceros dark nebula complex

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

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

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

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

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

M42 nebula in Orion

NGC 6960, Veil Supernova Remnant

Orion and Monoceros region

The Western Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witchs Broom Nebula, is a large, relatively faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

Star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula
This composite image shows star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula about 1, 4000 light years from Earth

Veil Nebula Mosaic

A stellar nursery located towards the constellation of Monoceros
This scene of a stellar nursery, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, features majestic flowing shapes of interstellar gas and dust domimnated by a vast dark column

The Veil Nebula and its components
The Veil Nebula showing the following components: The Eastern Veil Nebula, The Western Veil Nebula, and Pickerings Triangular Wisp

The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus
The area of northern Cygnus showing the dark nebula LeGentil 3 north of Cygnus in the Milky Way, along with the North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula near Deneb

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

NGC 6995, the Bat Nebula, part of the Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Young stars emerge from Orions head
May 17, 2007 - This image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars hatching in the head of the hunter constellation, Orion

Messier 78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

The Monoceros region showing the Rosette Nebula, Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Horsehead Nebula region in infrared and visible light

The Eastern Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witchs Broom Nebula, is a large, relatively faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

Gamma Cygni star and its surroundings

NGC 2264, the Cone and Christmas Tree Nebula
NGC 2264, the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Beautiful Nebula in Monoceros
This field contains popular objects such as the Cone Nebula, Fox Fur Nebula, Christmas Tree Nebula, and many others

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8 and NGC 6523, is a giant interstellar cloud and H II region, in the constellation Sagittarius

NGC 2264
The mottled mottled pink, brown and red areas are a combination of cosmic dust and emission from ionized hydrogen gas excited by the radiation of a young open cluster of stars, NGC 2264

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

The Sadr region in the constellation Cygnus

NGC 6992, The Eastern Veil Nebula

The Cone Nebula (NGC 2264), is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Monoceros and is assiciated with an open star cluster, the Christmas Tree Cluster

NGC 2264, The Cone Nebula Region

The Witchs Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), and part of the Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus

Messier 42, the Orion Nebula

Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula

The Cone Nebula region in Monoceros

Messier 42, The Great Nebula in Orion and NGC 1977, The Running Man Nebula

The Veil Nebula, both east and west halves, plus central portion

The accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge
An artists concept of the accretion disk around the binary star system WZ Sge using data from Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope

Pickerings Triangular Wisp, a large supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

Orions Inner Beauty. This infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the Orion nebula, our closest massive star-making factory, 1, 450 light-years from Earth

Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) at bottom, below the star Zeta Orionis (aka Alnitak, the left star of Orionas Belt), plus NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula, above Zeta

Witchs Broom Nebula

Elephants trunk nebula inside IC 1396

Diffuse starlight and dark nebula over Mount Balang in China
Diffuse starlight and dark nebula along the central bulge of our Milky Way Galaxy set over Mount Balang in Sichuan province of China

The Center of the Orion Nebula (The Trapezium Cluster)

The Cats Paw and Lobster Nebulae in Scorpius
NGC 6334 and NGC 6357, The Cats Paw and Lobster Nebulae in Scorpius

Emission Nebula iin Perseus

The Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus glows red

The Orion Nebula in infrared light. This spectacular image of the Orion Nebula star-formation region was obtained from multiple exposures using the HAWK-I infrared camera

A colony of hot young stars in the Orion Nebula where star formation is occuring. The young stars dip and peak in brightness

NGC 6960, The Western Veil Nebula

The star-forming region NGC 2024 in the constellation Orion
The spectacular star-forming region known as the Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, in the constellation of Orion and its surroundings

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Messier 78 reflection nebula in Orion. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

NGC 3372, The Eta Carinae Nebula

IC 1396, the Elephant Trunk Nebula

Bat Nebula (IC 2948) and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster
Bat Nebula and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster

Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

M42, The Orion Nebula

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring the Cosmic Beauty: A Journey through Diffuse Nebulae" Embark on a celestial adventure as we delve into the mesmerizing world of diffuse nebulae. From M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens, to the captivating Pillars of Creation within it, these stellar wonders never cease to amaze. Gazing at The Orion Nebula, one cannot help but be captivated by its ethereal glow and intricate details. Its vibrant colors and swirling clouds paint a picture of cosmic artistry that leaves us in awe. Venturing further into NGC 6523, or the Lagoon Nebula, we are greeted by a breathtaking vista reminiscent of an otherworldly lagoon. Its interstellar waters seem to ripple with stardust, inviting us to dive deeper into its mysteries. The Fox Fur Nebula beckons with its delicate wisps resembling fur cascading across the night sky. Its graceful tendrils evoke a sense of wonderment and remind us of nature's boundless creativity. In our dreams lies inspiration and motivation; just like diffuse nebulae fuel our imagination. Like an inspirational quote or motivational poster come alive, they ignite our passion for exploration beyond what is known. At the heart of The Orion Nebula resides the Trapezium Cluster—a radiant congregation of stars illuminating their surroundings with unparalleled brilliance. It serves as a reminder that unity can create extraordinary beauty even amidst vast darkness. NGC 6995 unveils itself as the Bat Nebula—an enigmatic formation resembling wings spread wide against an infinite canvas. This celestial creature reminds us that even in space's depths lie creatures waiting to be discovered. A panoramic view reveals both Orion and Horsehead Nebulas dancing together across light-years' expanse—a harmonious duet between cosmic entities that showcases nature's symphony at play. Within Sadr region lies Crescent Nebula—its crescent shape evoking feelings of serenity and tranquility.