Star Formation Collection (page 8)

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

Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) at bottom, below the star Zeta Orionis (aka Alnitak, the left star of Orionas Belt), plus NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula, above Zeta

NGC 660, Polar Ring Galaxy in Pisces

Witchs Broom Nebula

False Comet area in Scorpius along with NGC 6188 nebulosity in Ara
False Comet area in Scorpius with NGC 6231 and IC 4628, along with NGC 6188 nebulosity in the constellation Ara

NGC 520, a pair of colliding spiral galaxies in the constellation Pisces

NGC 6559 emission and reflection nebulosity in Sagittarius. Within the nebula complex are several bright blue reflection clouds glowing by way of starlight reflected from innumerable microscopic dust

NGC 6193 nebulosity in Ara with several open clusters
The magenta nebulosity known as NGC 6193 in the constellation of Ara in the southern sky, with the open cluster NGC 6188. At right are the open clusters NGC 6167 and NGC 6134

Infrared mosaic of the Heart and Soul nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia. Located about 6, 000 light-years from Earth

A complete 360 degree panorama of the Milky Way

NGC 6188, starforming region in Ara

The constellation of Canis Major and nearby open clusters and nebulae. Sirius is at upper center; M41 is below Sirius; M46

The Summer Triangle stars in the Milky Way through Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. The frame takes in the Milky Way from Cepheus to Ophiuchus

Artists concept of an H II region of space, wrapped in a dark nebula, as seen from nearby a gas giant planet

Reflection nebula IC 4601 in the constellation Scorpius

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the Ara constellation

IC 2177 nebulosity

The Antennae Galaxies
Composite image of two colliding galaxies, known as the Antennae galaxies, or NGC 4038 and NGC 4039. The Antennae galaxies take their name from the long antenna-like arms

NGC 7000, The North America Nebula

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672 in the constellation Dorado

The Small Magellanic Cloud, NGC 292

The Sculptor Galaxy, also known as NGC 253. NGC 253 is a prototypical starburst galaxy. The central 10, 000 light years of this galaxy shows evidence of a violent burst of star formation that began

NGC 7479, barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Pegasus

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as NGC 5457
Located 27 million light years from Earth, NGC 5457 (The Great Northern Pinwheel) is a huge spiral galaxy that stretches over 170 light years across and is seen in the direction of Ursa Major

Area of Flaming Star Nebula and complex in Auriga
Area of Flaming Star Nebula and IC 410 and IC 417 complex in Auriga

Open clusters Messier 47 and Messier 47 in the constellation Puppis
Messier 47 (right), a bright loose cluster, and Messier 46 (left), a fainter but very rich open cluster. Loose cluster at top right is NGC 2423

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

IC 1396 and Garnet Star in Cepheus
IC 1396, a large faint nebula in Cepheus, sometimes called the Elephant Trunk Nebula, though the actual Elephant Trunk feature is the dark protuberance just right of centre called van den Burgh 142

Infrared view showing the birth and death of stars. The stringy, seaweed-like filaments are the blown out remnants of a star that exploded in a supernova

Emission Nebula iin Perseus

Open cluster NGC 6231, the Prawn Nebula and surroundings

NGC 3603, a giant H-II region in the constellation Carina. At its center is an extremely compact and bright cluster core, HD 97950

M51, also known as NGC 5194, is having a close encounter with a nearby companion galaxy, NGC 5195, just off the upper edge of this image

The Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus glows red

The Scutum star cloud in the northern summer Milky Way. Messier 11, the Wild Duck Cluster, is at left, and open cluster Messier 26 is at bottom

Widefield view of the Sagittarius Star Cloud with the Swan Nebula above and open cluster Messier 23 at lower right. Barnard 92 is the prominent dark nebula on right edge of star cloud

The Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) with Herbig-Haro objects

The Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula to the Omega Nebula including the red/blue Trifid nebula and the Sagittarius star cloud

Orange Nebula
A nebula is composed of stellar dust, gas, plasma rays, stars and surrounding planets and galaxies

Nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52, including the Bubble Nebula
Region of nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52 (top left), including the Bubble Nebula. Bright nebula at right is NGC 7538. Small star cluster at lower right is NGC 7510

A colony of hot young stars in the Orion Nebula where star formation is occuring. The young stars dip and peak in brightness

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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.