Star Formation Collection (page 7)

The Heart Nebula
IC 1805, The Heart Nebula

The Heart and Soul Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (IC 1805), and the Soul Nebula (IC 1848), with NGC 896 at upper right, in the constellation Cassiopeia

Emission nebula NGC 6820

The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is a H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia located close to the direction of the open cluster Messier 52 also known as the Scorpion Cluster

The Christmas Tree Nebula, Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula
NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Nebula with Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula

The North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The North America Nebula (NGC 7000), an emission nebula, and the Pelican Nebula (IC 5070), an H II region within the constellation Cygnus

Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula

The Monkey Head Nebula and Sh2-247 in the constellation Orion

Messier 17, The Swan Nebula in Sagittarius

The Pleiades surrounded by dust and nebulosity
The Pleiades (M45) surrounded by dust and nebulosity

The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula, Messier 17 or NGC 6618, is an H II region of glowing gas and plasma in the constellation Sagittarius

The Trifid Nebula
Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula, a star forming region about 9, 000 light years in the distance toward the constellation of Sagittarius

Starburst galaxy, Messier 82
May 2006 - Image of the magnificent starburst galaxy, Messier 82 (M82). This mosaic image is the sharpest wide-angle view ever obtained of M82

M17, The Omega Nebula

Blue and red nebulae in the Camelopardalis constellation
Blue reflection nebulae and glowing red emission nebulae cover this area of the Camelopardalis constellation

Carina Nebula Star-forming Pillars and Herbig-Haro Objects with Jets
This turbulent cosmic pinnacle lies within a stellar nursery called the Carina Nebula, located 7, 500 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina

The Witchs Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), and part of the Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus

The Jewel Box, Open Cluster NGC 4755 in Crux

The collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies seen from the Earth
3 or 4 billion years from now, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. This artists concept depicts the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies as seeb from the Earth

NGC 6914, a reflection nebula in Cygnus

NGC 1333, a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex
NGC 1333 is seen as a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex. It is one of the nearest star forming regions and rich in young stellar objects

Messier 42, the Orion Nebula

A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae in the Camaeleon constellation
A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae surrounded by brown interstellar molecular clouds in the Camaeleon constellation

Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula

Northern Cygnus

Westerlund 2 (Gum 29) star cluster in Carina

Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

The starforming region of Rho Ophiuchus. Visible in this image are IC 4605, IC 4604, IC 4603, Antares, NGC 6144, M4 Globular Cluster, SH2-9, NGC 6121, and emission and reflection nebula structure

The Cone Nebula region in Monoceros

Beautiful dusty nebulae of Taurus
Wide field of the Taurus molecular cloud containing many wonderful dark and reflection nebulae

Illustration of the Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the Orion constellation. It is the most identifiable nebula from Earth because of its swirling gases in the form of a horses head

NGC 6503, spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco

Comey Lovejoy (C / 2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster
January 18, 2015 - Comey Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) nearest the Pleiades star cluster, Messier 45, with its blue ion tail almost passing over the cluster

IC 4603 dust and reflection nebula in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula

Summer Triangle area of the northern summer Milky Way

NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus
Open star cluster NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus

Messier 42, The Great Nebula in Orion and NGC 1977, The Running Man Nebula

A colorful Pelican Nebula in the constellation Cygnus

The Elephants Trunk Nebula in the star cluster IC 1396
IC 1396 narrowband image showing the Elephants Trunk nebula in the constellation Cepheus

The extensive Gum Nebula area in the constellation Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left

Emission Nebula NGC 281
NGC 281, an emission nebula and open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. The H II region NGC 281 (also known as Sharpless 184)

The Veil Nebula, both east and west halves, plus central portion

The core of NGC 253, the Sculptor Galaxy

The northern Milky Way from Cygnus to Cassiopeia and Perseus
The northern Milky Way from Cygnus at right to Cassiopeia and northern Perseus at left, with boosted contrast to bring out faint nebulosity

Two extremely bright stars illuminate a greenish mist in deep space. This fog is comprised of hydrogen and carbon compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

The Eagle nebula, an industrious star-making factory located 7, 000 light-years away in the Serpens constellation. The image shows the regions entire network of turbulent clouds

The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus

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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.