Star Birth Collection

Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604
Nebula in galaxy M33. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing clouds of gas in the nebula NGC 604. This nebula is a region of intensive star formation

Orion nebula. Coloured composite infrared and visible light image of the Orion nebula M42. This emission nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in which starbirth takes place

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image showing dark pillars of dense molecular hydrogen and dust in the Eagle Nebula (M16)

Nebula Sh 2-106, HST image
Nebula Sh 2-106, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the compact star-forming region and emission nebula Sharpless 2-106 (Sh 2-106)

Orion nebula (M42), optical image. This is a huge starbirth region, where gas is coalescing to form new stars. Radiation from the hot young stars ionises the gases in the nebula

Antennae colliding galaxies, Hubble image
Antennae colliding galaxies, Hubble Space Telescope image. The Antennae (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are formed of two galaxies colliding due to mutual gravitational attraction

Eagle Nebula. Optical image of the Eagle Nebula (M16, NGC 6611). This is an emission nebula, a cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of Barnard 33 (the Horsehead Nebula), 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at left

Interacting galaxies Arp 147, HST image
Interacting galaxies Arp 147. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of a pair of interacting galaxies known as Arp 147. The galaxy at left is relatively undisturbed apart from a smooth ring of

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Orion nebula (M42 and M43)
Orion nebula. Hubble Space Telescope mosaic of the Orion nebula (M42; NGC 1976), which is 1500 light years away in the constellation Orion

Lagoon nebula M8
Lagoon nebula. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8), a large starbirth region around 30 light years across. North is at top

Large Magellanic cloud
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), infrared image. The LMC is a dwarf galaxy, and a satellite of our own Milky Way galaxy. It contains regions of emission nebula (green, yellow and red)

Rosette Nebula. Coloured optical image of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237-39). This is a large starbirth region which glows due to ionisation of its gases by radiation from a cluster of hot young stars

Reflection nebula

Spiral galaxy, HST image C013 / 5098
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3982. It is located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 68 million light years from Earth

Horsehead nebula, optical image. The horsehead shape is caused by dark nebula Barnard 33 (B 33). This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula IC 434 that lies behind

Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light

Cave nebulae (Sh2-155), an emission nebula complex in the constellation Cepheus. North is at top. Emission nebulae (HII regions)

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula 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

Eta Carinae, Hubble image
Eta Carinae. False colour Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing the gas and dust clouds around the giant star Eta Carinae

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Irregular galaxy NGC 7673, optical Hubble Space Telescope image. Intense star birth regions (blue) make this a starburst galaxy

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

NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image C017 / 3732
NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image. Also called the Pacman Nebula, this is a region of active star formation 9, 200 light years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia

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

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)

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

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

Centaurus A galaxy, HST image
Centaurus A galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the active galaxy Centaurus A, which is thought to house a massive black hole

Spiral galaxy, HST image
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the barred spiral glaxay NGC 6384, with stars of our galaxy, the Milky Way in the foreground

Monkey Head Nebula, HST image C013 / 5760
Monkey Head Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of pillars of glowing gas and dark dust in the Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)

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)

Lagoon Nebula, optical image C014 / 5036
Lagoon Nebula, 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 formed within

Embryo in space
Human embryo above the Earth, in its amniotic sac, conceptual computer artwork. An embryo is a fertilised human egg less than eight weeks in age

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

Circumstellar graphite grain, electron micrograph

Optical image of a dark nebula on the Gum nebula
Dark nebula on Gum nebula. True-colour optical image of a dark nebula silhouetted against the bright Gum nebula in the constellation Vela

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"Captivating Cosmic Cradles: Witnessing the Spectacle of Star Birth" Step into the mesmerizing world of celestial creation as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Behold the breathtaking nebula NGC 604, a stellar nursery where stars are born amidst swirling cosmic clouds. Venture further into the enchanting Orion Nebula, where wisps of gas and dust intertwine to form new luminous bodies. Marvel at the iconic "Pillars of Creation, " towering columns sculpted by starlight's gentle touch, nurturing nascent stars within their ethereal embrace. Delve deeper into space's tapestry and encounter Nebula Sh 2-106, an awe-inspiring sight resembling a celestial butterfly spreading its wings across vast distances. Gaze upon the majestic Gas Pillars in the Eagle Nebula, colossal structures that harbor countless newborn stars like precious jewels adorning nature's crown. Witness firsthand the radiant splendor emanating from Orion Nebula (M42), a celestial masterpiece teeming with stellar nurseries bustling with activity. Observe Antennae Colliding Galaxies locked in an intricate dance, birthing new galaxies through their cosmic collision. The captivating beauty continues with glimpses of Horsehead Nebula and Interacting Galaxies Arp 147 - both showcasing interstellar interactions giving rise to dazzling displays of star formation against velvety backdrops. Marvel at Ring Nebula M57's delicate halo encircling a dying star; witness its final act before fading away gracefully into stardust. Return once more to Orion Nebula (M42 and M43), where clusters of young stars illuminate their surroundings like beacons in an infinite sea. These extraordinary images remind us that even amidst vast expanses of darkness, light emerges from chaos – ushering forth new beginnings in distant corners of our universe. The birthplace of stars is unveiled before our eyes through these stunning snapshots captured by Hubble, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of creation and our place within it.