Star Birth Collection (page 2)

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

Stellar formation
Star formation. Image 1 of 2. Artwork of a cloud of gas and dust coalescing during the formation of a star. Stars form when gas clouds contract under their own gravity

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

Optical image of Horsehead Nebula and sur
Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of the area around the Horsehead Nebula (at centre right) in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is seen against the red cloud IC 434

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

Nebula NGC 5367
Reflection nebula NGC 5367 (upper right) with the bright stars Chi Centauri (centre left) and Phi Centauri (lower right). Reflection nebulae are clouds of gas

Pelican Nebula. Optical image of the Pelican Nebula (IC 5067-5070). This is a large cloud of gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Omega Nebula. Optical image of the Omega Nebula, also known as Messier 17 and NGC 6618. This is an emission nebula, where hot

Optical image of the Horsehead nebula in Orion
Horsehead nebula. True-colour optical image of the Horsehead nebula in the constellation Orion. North is to the left. The horsehead shape is formed by the intrusion of the dark nebula B33 into

Emission nebula, 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

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

Eta Carinae as seen by HST after repair mission
Optical image of the Eta Carinae nebula as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after the servicing mission which took place in December 1993

Optical image of the Eta Carinae Nebula
Eta Carinae Nebula. Optical image of the Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372). It is an enormous cloud of hydrogen gas (an HII region) 300 light years across

Tornado-like structures in the Lagoon Nebula, M8
Lagoon Nebula. Optical image of tornado-like structures (upper centre & lower left) in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) which lies in the Sagittarius constellation

Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), an emission nebula illuminated by the bright star AE Aurigae. An emission nebula (HII region)

Optical image of the North America nebula
North America nebula. True-colour optical image of the North America nebula (NGC 7000). This large nebula is about 3000 light years away, and lies in the constellation Cygnus

Illustration Embryo Stars
Ilustration entitled Embryo Stars. Two young blue/white giant stars are seen amidst a vast cloud of hydrogen. The stars are accreting more of this gas by their gravitation

Optical image of Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula
Rho Ophiuchi nebula. True-colour optical image of nebulosity (IC 4604) surrounding the star Rho Ophiuchi (upper centre) in the constellation Ophiuchus

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

Optical image of the Orion Nebula
Orion nebula. True-colour optical image of the great Orion nebula (M42 & M43, with NGC 1977 above) showing the fine strands of nebulosity in its outer reaches

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)

Aritsts impressions of formation of a new star
Third in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. The great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases begins to contract under its own gravity

Optical image of the Tarantula nebula in Dorado
Tarantula nebula. True-colour optical image of the Tarantula nebula (NGC 2070, 30 Doradonis) in the constellation Dorado. This immense nebula is not actually in our galaxy, the Milky Way, at all

Star forming region

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

Emission nebulae in the constellation Auriga. Emission nebulae (HII regions) are clouds of gas and dust which glow as hydrogen gas they contain is ionised by radiation from hot stars embedded in

Optical image of the nebula NGC 1977 in Orion
NGC 1977 reflection nebula. True-colour optical image of the nebula NGC 1977, part of the great Orion Nebula in Orion. This nebula is slightly above the rest of the Orion nebula (M42 & M43)

Orion nebula
Orion Nebula. Mosaic of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the Orion Nebula. The colours approximate to natural tones

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 nebula NGC 2174. North is at top. The nebula is also called the Monkey nebula. It is a cloud of gas and dust that emits light as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot

Eagle nebula (M16)
Eagle nebula. True-colour optical image of the Eagle nebula (M16, NGC 6611) in the constellation Serpens Cauda. This huge cloud of gas and dust, which lies around 6000 light years from Earth

Horsehead and Flame nebulae
Optical image of the Horsehead nebula (IC 434) in the constellation Orion. The smaller, more orange Flame nebula (NGC 2024) is at lower left

Rosette Nebula. Optical image of the Rosette Nebula (red, lower right) in the constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn. North is at top

California nebula. Optical image of the California nebula (NGC 1499). North is at top. This is a huge cloud of gas, mainly hydrogen

Galaxy formation. Image 1 of 3. Supercomputer simulation modelling the growth of galaxies. This image shows the expansion of primordial gas 0.3 billion years after the start of the simulation

Dust disc and jet around young star, HH-30
Jet from a young star. Visible light image of the Herbig-Haro object HH-30, a jet of gas about half a light year long, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope

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

HST image of star birth in galaxy NGC 1808
Star birth. Hubble space telescope (HST) coloured combined infrared and optical image of star birth regions at the heart of galaxy NGC 1808

California nebula (NGC 1499). North is at top. This is a huge cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot star Menkib (Xi Persei, centre right)

Optical image of Barnards nebulae B72 and B68

Artists impression of the formation of a new star
Second in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. A great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases floats gently in space

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)

Star birth. Artwork of a new star shining in an illuminated gaseous cloud (reflection nebula), as seen from a nearby Saturn-like planet

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

Star birth in galaxy NGC 4314

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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.