Star Formation Collection (page 4)

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

A stellar nursery located towards the constellation of Monoceros
This scene of a stellar nursery, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, features majestic flowing shapes of interstellar gas and dust domimnated by a vast dark column

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

Messier 45, the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation

The Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Giant galactic blobs
This artists concept illustrates one possible answer to the puzzle of the giant galactic blobs. These blobs (red), first identified about five years ago

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster, in the constellation Cassiopeia

Beautiful Nebulae in Gemini Constellation
This region in Gemini contains the famous Jellyfish Nebula, Monkey Head Nebula, and others

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

A stellar nursery known as R136 in the 30 Doradus Nebula
A massive, young stellar nursery known as R136, located in the 30 Doradus Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

The massive dark nebula complex LDN 1003
A large dark nebula complex, LDN 1003, that lies between the constellation Cygnus and Cepheus

Open cluster Messier 39 in the constellation Cygnus

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion
This dusty field in the Orion constellation contains the vdb38 and SH263 nebulae

The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus
The area of northern Cygnus showing the dark nebula LeGentil 3 north of Cygnus in the Milky Way, along with the North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula near Deneb

Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds
Polaris, also known as the north star, is surrounded by large complex dust structures, known as molecular clouds or galactic cirrus

Large Magellanic Cloud

Gaseous dense clouds form new stars in the cosmos

Globular cluster NGC 2808
The massive globular cluster NGC 2808 provide evidence that star birth went boom, boom, boom, with three generations of stars forming very early in the clusters life

Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy

Emission nebula NGC 6188 star formation region in Ara
Emission nebula NGC 6188 with the bright open cluster 6193, star formation region in Ara

Illustration of a gaseous nebula from which star formation may occur

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula at the Cepheus / Lacerta border
Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula at the Cepheus/Lacerta border

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula
The galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Buckyballs floating in interstellar space near a region of current star-formation
This artists conception shows buckyballs floating in interstellar space, near a region of current star-formation. Buckyballs are the largest molecule ever discovered floating between the stars

Coma Cluster of galaxies
The Hubble Space Telescope captures the magnificent starry population of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, one of the densest known galaxy collections in the universe

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster in the constellation of Scorpius

The Butterfly Nebula (DWB 67, 72, 76, 81) is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus

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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.