Nebulae Collection (page 2)

Trifid Nebula M20, optical image C017 / 3720
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514), optical image. The Trifid Nebula lies around 9000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3755
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Tulip nebula, optical image C017 / 3754
Tulip nebula, optical image

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

Cats Paw nebula, optical image
Cats Paw nebula (NGC 6334), combined optical image. The Cats Paw emission nebula is a huge stellar nursery where hundreds of stars are formed

Dumbbell Nebula M27, Hubble image C017 / 3723
Dumbbell Nebula (M22, NGC 6853). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Dumbbell Nebula M22

Nebula NGC 1760, optical image C017 / 3736
Nebula NGC 1760, optical image. NGC 1760 is an star-forming complex nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image C017 / 3750
Spiral galaxy NGC 6949, optical image. This galaxy is located between 10 and 20 million light years away from Earth on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus

Crab Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3717
Cab nebula (M1). Optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core, which has formed a pulsar (white dot)

Laser-pushed lightsail starship, artwork. This starships lightsail is 1000 kilometres across. The centre of the Milky Way galaxy is in the background

Milky Way galactic centre, artwork. The centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is located in the constellation of Sagittarius, some 25, 000 light years from Earth

Black hole and galaxy, artwork
Black hole and galaxy. Artwork of a black hole and a galaxy seen edge-on. A black hole is formed when the core of a sufficiently massive star collapses under its own weight

Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image C016 / 9725
Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image. The Orion Nebula is an vast cloud of dust and gas where new stars are being formed. It is located around 1500 light years from Earth, in the constellation of Orion

Astronomical research, artwork
Astronomical research. Artwork of a telescope at an astronomical observatory being used to observe stars and nebulae in the night sky. The Moon is at top left

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Alien landscape and nebulae, artwork
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet (top right), with another moon at lower right. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

Trifid Nebula M20, Hubble image C017 / 3721
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Trifid Nebula M20

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3716
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Alien landscape and star-forming nebula C014 / 4724
Alien landscape and star-forming nebula. Artwork of moons and a star-forming nebula (colours) in the night sky of an alien planet

Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604 C014 / 5043
Nebula and star cluster NGC 6604, optical and ultraviolet image. NGC 6604 is the bright grouping of stars at upper left. It is a young star cluster that is the densest part of a more widely scattered

W33A protostar accretion disc, artwork C015 / 0806
W33A protostar accretion disc. Artwork of the accretion disc (yellow-orange), the outer torus (cloudy, dusty ring), and polar outflow jets (blue)

Monoceros R2 nebulae, infrared image C014 / 5039
Monoceros R2 nebulae, infrared image. This star formation region is an association of massive hot young stars illuminating a collection of reflection nebulae, embedded in a large molecular cloud

Milky Way over Cerro Armazones C014 / 5030
Milky Way over Cerro Armazones

Spiral galaxy NGC 922, HST image
Spiral galaxy NGC 922, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 922

Milky Way in the night sky over a silhouetted skyline

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, North Island, Bay of Plenty, White Island. Scenic shot of steaming fumarole on White Island Volcano

Death of the Sun. Artwork of the Sun forming a planetary nebula at the end of its lifetime. A planetary nebula is an expanding shell of gas (blue and pink)

NGC 2068 reflection nebula
NGC 2068 (M78) nebula. Optical image of the bright reflection nebula NGC 2068, 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at top. A dark lane of dust obscures part of the nebula

Optical image of Horsehead and Great Orion nebula

Flame nebula (NGC 2024)
Flame nebula, optical image. The flame shape is caused by a dark nebula. This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula that lies behind

Orions Belt. Optical image of the three bright stars making up Orions Belt in the constellation of Orion. North is at top

Cone Nebula. Optical image of the dark Cone Nebula (lower left) and an emission nebula NGC 2264 (red, upper left) in the constellation Monoceros. North is at top

Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity. Optical image of nebulosity in the region of the star Rho Ophiuchi (purple, just above centre). North is at top

Deneb and emission nebulae. Deneb (Alpha Cygni, lower left) is a blue giant, and one of the most powerful stars known. It is the 19th brightest star in the night sky despite its huge distance

IC 423 and IC 426 reflection nebulae, optical image. IC 423 is at lower right; IC 426 at upper left. These nebulae are reflection nebulae in the constellation Orion

Cave nebula (SH2-155), optical image. This nebula is an emission nebula, known as the Cave nebula because of the dark regions on the northern edge

NGC 2264 nebulae. Optical image of the NGC 2264 nebulae in the constellation Monoceros. North is at top. NGC 2264 is the hot young star cluster (bright patch at centre left)

Eagle and Omega nebulae. Optical image of the Eagle (red, upper right) and Omega (red, bottom centre) nebulae. They are emission nebulae

Orion nebulae. Optical image of nebulae 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at top. The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024, pink, lower centre) is bisected by a dark lane of dust

Emission nebulae IC 1848 and IC 1805
Emission nebulae IC 1805 and IC 1848. North is at top. These nebulae are also known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. The Soul nebula (IC 1848) is at lower left

Crux and the southern celestial pole
Crux constellation and the southern celestial pole. Crux, the southern cross, is formed of four bright stars in the Milky Way at upper centre

North America nebula. North is at top. This nebula (centre left) is named for its resemblance to the continent. It is part of the same nebula as the Pelican nebula (IC 5067-70, centre right)

Rho Ophiuchi nebulae. Optical image of nebulosity around the stars Rho Ophiuchi and Antares (Alpha Scorpii). North is at top. Rho Ophiuchi (upper left) is surrounded by a blue reflection nebula

Centaurus and Crux constellations. These are bright constellations in the southern hemisphere, representing a centaur and the Southern Cross respectively

Emission nebula, computer artwork
Emission nebula. Computer artwork of an emission nebula. Nebulae are huge clouds of interstellar gas and dust. Emission nebulae are starbirth regions that glow red due to the ionisation of hydrogen

Lagoon and Trifid nebulae. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8, centre right) and the Trifid nebula (M20, upper right)

Iris Nebula. Optical image of NGC 7023, the Iris Nebula (blue, upper centre). North is at top. This reflection nebula is the part of a cloud of gas

Bubble nebula and surrounding nebulae
Bubble nebula (NGC 7635) with surrounding nebulosity. North is at top. The Bubble itself is in the bright orange patch just left of centre, just left of the bright blue star

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Nebulae, the captivating celestial wonders that grace our night sky, are a testament to the vastness and beauty of our universe. Among these mesmerizing cosmic clouds lie the Messier objects, a full set of astronomical delights waiting to be explored. One such marvel is the Orion Nebula, nestled within the prominent constellation Scorpius. Its radiant glow illuminates the darkness with ethereal hues, captivating stargazers for centuries. As we gaze upon its splendor, we cannot help but feel humbled by its sheer magnitude. The Eagle Nebula enchants us with its iconic Pillars of Creation—a stellar nursery where new stars are born amidst swirling gases and dust. Akin to an artist's canvas in space, it reminds us of nature's ability to create masterpieces on unimaginable scales. Venturing further into this cosmic gallery reveals breathtaking sights like the Horsehead Nebula and Ring Nebula M57—each offering their unique allure through intricate shapes and vibrant colors captured brilliantly by Hubble's lens. Perched atop Mauna Kea telescopes against a backdrop of Milky Way brilliance lies another spectacle—the Large Magellanic Cloud. This satellite galaxy beckons astronomers from around the globe to uncover its secrets hidden within distant galaxies. Composite images like those showcasing Seagull Nebula or VISTA's stunning portrayal of Helix Nebula transport us beyond what meets the eye—revealing layers upon layers of interstellar wonderment that defy comprehension. We owe much gratitude to William Herschel whose keen observations in 1811 gifted humanity with detailed drawings capturing nebulous formations—an invaluable contribution that continues to inspire scientific inquiry today. As we ponder these celestial enigmas scattered throughout our cosmos, let us embrace their mystery while cherishing every glimpse they offer into realms far beyond our reach. For in their presence lies not only profound beauty but also an invitation for exploration—to unravel the mysteries that lie within these enchanting nebulae.