Star Formation Collection (page 5)

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

IC 1318 and the Butterfly Nebula around star Gamma-Cygni

NGC 3521, spiral galaxy in Leo

Dark lanes of dust crisscross the elliptical galaxy Centaurus A
Dark lanes of dust crisscross the giant elliptical galaxy Centaurus A. Also visible are the vibrant glow of young, blue star clusters and a glimpse into regions normally obscured by the dust

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

Starforming emission nebula NGC 6188 in the constellation Ara. The birthplace of very young, only few hundred million years old suns

NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Nebular clouds, gases and stellar matter bring on the birth of stars

Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

The Question Mark nebula in Orion
The Question Mark Nebula located in the Orion constellation. Visible in this image is LBN 917 (larger at bottom), and LBN 906 (smaller at top)

NGC 1097, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Fornax

Artists concept of a nebula over a hypothetical planet
This star-forming nebula is only a few light years from the surface of this hypothetical planet, resulting in a spectacular display in the evening sky

Spiral galaxy NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy

NGC 6726, galactic dust cloud in Corona Australis

IC 5068, a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus
IC 5068 is a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, south of the North American Nebula

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

Cosmic star birth from a ball of gases and nebular dust

The Tarantula Nebula, a star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 2070, found in the southern constellation of Dorado, is an intense star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is also known as the Tarantula Nebula or 30 Doradus

Cederblad 214 is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

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

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

The Soul Nebula
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula in Hubble-palette color mapping

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

The Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101) in Cygnus

MBM dust complex in Pegasus. Little edge-on galaxy is NGC 7497 (surrounded by LBN 419)

The Carina Nebula in the southern sky

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

Widefield view of the young star-forming complex NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus

NGC 6231 area oriented equatorially

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters
The Pleiades star cluster, or Seven Sisters, aka Messier 45, in Taurus. The brightest part of the reflection nebula around the Pleiades at bottom is the Merope Nebula, IC 349

Mosaic of the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius in the southern Milky Way, around the center of the galaxy. Visible deep sky objects include Messier 6 and Messier 7 star clusters

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

The Monoceros region showing the Rosette Nebula, Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

The Eastern 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 3603, a hot young star cluster in the Milky Way. massive newborn stars. The massive stars in the center of the cluster triggered the formation of younger stars in the halo

Gamma Cygni star and its surroundings

NGC 2264, the Cone and Christmas Tree Nebula
NGC 2264, the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Spiral Galaxy NGC 3521 in the constellation Leo
Located in the constellation of Leo, extensive debris shells from the accretion of one or more long gone satellite galaxies encompass spiral galaxy NGC 3521 like a vast, cosmic bubble

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

The Belt Stars of Orion

Beautiful Nebula in Monoceros
This field contains popular objects such as the Cone Nebula, Fox Fur Nebula, Christmas Tree Nebula, and many others

The Virgo Cluster galaxy NGC 4522

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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.