Star Formation 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

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

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

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

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

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 massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717
This composite image shows the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717.5+3745 (MACS J0717, for short), where four separate galaxy clusters have been involved in a collision

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 predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way
This illustration shows the predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way in about 3-5 billion years

The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster in the constellation Auriga
The Pinwheel Cluster (left), and the Starfish Cluster (right), in the constellation Auriga

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

Barred spiral galaxy Messier 83
The vibrant magentas and blues in this Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy M83 reveal that the galaxy is ablaze with star formation

The Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372
NGC 3372, known as the Great Carina Nebula, is home to massive stars and flowing nebulae of gas and dust dominated by the super-bright massive star named Eta Carinae

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

A young star surrounded by a dusty protoplanetary disk
This artists concept shows a young star surrounded by a dusty protoplanetary disk. This disk contains the raw material that can form planets as the star system matures

The whirlpool galaxy (M51) and companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as NGC 6705
The Wild Duck Cluster (NGC 6705), is an open cluster of almost 3, 000 stars located over 5, 000 light years from Earth towards the southern constellation of Scutum

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

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

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

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

NGC 6559 is a rich colorful tapestry of diverse nebulosity in the constellation Sagittarius

Reflection Nebula, M78, NGC 2068

Annual Festival at the Crystal Palace of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind
1041007 Annual Festival at the Crystal Palace of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind, Upper Norwood (engraving) by English School

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

Galaxy sizes compared to IC 1101, the largest known galaxy

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

Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud

James Webb Space Telescope, artwork
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), artwork. This is an infrared telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2014

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672 in Dorado
NGC 1672 is a prototypical barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Dorado, and differs from normal spiral galaxies in that the spiral arms do not twist all the way into the centre

The Pelican Nebula, an H II region in the constellation Cygnus

The Orion constellation

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

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)

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

The Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity
A deep exposure image of the Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity

A dark nebula against the Milky Way

Our Sun may have formed from a protostellar nebula like this one

An unusual nebula in the cosmos has a heart at its center

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 Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, also known as NGC 2264, in the constellation Monoceros

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

The Tarantula Nebula
NGC 2070, The Tarantula Nebula

Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters with Antares, a red supergiant star
Messier 4 and NGC 6144 globular clusters in the constellation Scorpius, with the red supergiant star Antares

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

A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale
Galaxy size comparison chart. A selection of galaxies smaller than the Milky Way shown to the same scale

Arp 273 interacting galaxies in Andromeda

NGC 3293, the Gem Cluster and Gabriela Mistral Nebula
NGC 3324 and 3293 are sparkling star clusters at the northwest corner of the Carina Nebula. NGC3293 is a small but very bright open cluster, called the Gem Cluster

The Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens
M16, the Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens

Tarantula Nebula, composite image
Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus). Combined optical and infrared image of the large star-forming region known as the Tarantula Nebula

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way

NGC 4676, also known as the Mice Galaxies
NGC 4676, or the Mice Galaxies, are two spiral galaxies in the constellation Coma Berenices

Spiral galaxy M74
November 29, 2007 - Spiral galaxy M74. Bright knots of glowing gas light up the spiral arms, indicating a rich environment of star formation

Dusty Nebulae in Cepheus constellation
This field contains the dusty nebula vdb 150 in the Cepheus constellation

The Large Magellanic Cloud and bright star Canopus

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

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 Heart and Soul Nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (at right, aka IC 1805) and the Soul Nebula (at left, aka IC 1848, and also the Fetus Nebula), in Cassiopeia. Just right of upper centre is the open star cluster NGC 1027

A huge nebula contains millions of stars and planets

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

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

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

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

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

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

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)

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

The Vela Supernova Remnant

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

Artist concept of a galaxy inside of a glowing hydrogen blob. The artists representation shows what one of the galaxies inside a blob might look like if viewed at a relatively close distance

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

Messier 82, a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a nearby Starburst Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

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

Widefield view of the Large Magellanic Cloud

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Unveiling the Cosmic Cradles: A Journey into Star Formation" In the vast expanse of space, hidden within breathtaking nebulas and galaxies, lies a captivating phenomenon - star formation. The Hubble Space Telescope grants us an extraordinary view of this celestial ballet. Gazing upon nebula NGC 604, we witness a mesmerizing spectacle as new stars take shape amidst swirling clouds of gas and dust. These stellar nurseries are also evident in the Eagle Nebula, where majestic gas pillars stand tall like sentinels guarding the birthplace of countless luminous beings. M16, known as The Eagle Nebula in Serpens constellation, showcases ethereal beauty with its radiant star clusters emerging from cosmic cocoons. Meanwhile, the Orion Nebula captivates our imagination with its vibrant colors and intricate structures that give birth to brilliant stars. Interacting galaxies Arp 147 provide a glimpse into how they are be influenced by cosmic collisions. Witnessing this stunning HST image reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, new stars continue to flourish. The massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 serves as a testament to the grandeur on an unimaginable scale. Its sheer size houses countless newborn stars that illuminate our understanding of galactic evolution. IC 2177 unveils the Seagull Nebula's delicate intricacies where stellar winds sculpt magnificent shapes reminiscent of their avian namesake. And who could forget the iconic Pillars of Creation? Nestled within the Eagle Nebula, these towering columns epitomize nature's ability to forge celestial wonders. Venturing further into Auriga constellation reveals two remarkable clusters: The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster. In their midst lie young stars twinkling like precious gems scattered across velvet night skies. The Vela supernova remnant at Gum Nebula's heart tells tales of explosive endings giving rise to new beginnings – remnants of a star's demise birthing new celestial bodies.