Star Formation Collection (page 3)

Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible
Constellation Cygnus showing the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, Cirrus Nebula, Crescent Nebula, Tulip Nebula, and Butterfly Nebula

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

The constellations of Auriga and southern Gemini, showing the four Messier star clusters: M36, M37, M38 in Auriga and M35 in Gemini

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus. Very dense stars and dark nebulae litter this region of Ophiuchus in our Milky Way

NGC 7822 starforming compex in Cepheus

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

M42 nebula in Orion

Bok Globules in NGC 281. The Hubble Space Telescope has photographed dense knots of dust and gas in our Milky Way Galaxy. This cosmic dust is a concentration of elements that are responsible for

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

Artists concept of a protoplanetary disk. A system is forming

NGC 2403, a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

A star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A Hubble Space Telescope view of one of the most dynamic and intricately detailed star-forming regions in space, located 210, 000 light-years away in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)

Pearl Cluster and Lambda Centauri complex in Centaurus
The Lambda Centauri complex, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula, IC 2948, (at left) and above it the Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with many deep sky objects visible

M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

Westerlund 2, a young star cluster with an estimated age of about one or two million years. Until recently little was known about this cluster because it is heavily obscured by dust and gas

NGC 6960, Veil Supernova Remnant

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Cepheus

Orion and Monoceros region

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

A massive nebula covers a huge region of space

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

NGC 7380 Emission Nebula in Cepheus

NGC 2903 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo. It is noted for it multiple hot spots of intense star forming regions

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

NGC 884, an open cluster, in the constellation of Perseus
NGC 884 is an open cluster located 7600 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. It is the easternmost of the Double Cluster with NGC 869

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

NGC 346, Open Cluster and Nebula Complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 346 is the brightest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

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

The Ghost Nebula (vdB141)
This faint reflection nebula is located in the constellation Cepheus in the vicinity of the Iris Nebula. Illuminating the nebula is a new star still in the formation process identified as BD+67 1300

A rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets
This artists rendition illustrates a rare galaxy that is extremely dusty, and produces radio jets

The Sword of Orion

The Omega Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

The Iris Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

Widefield view of the Tarantula Nebula
Widefield view of 30 Doradus, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula in the Centaurus constellation

Veil Nebula Mosaic

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

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"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.