Star Formation Collection (page 9)

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

Magellanic dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 4449 in the constellation Canes Venatici

NGC 6960, The Western Veil Nebula

NGC 1499, the California Nebula in the constellation Perseus

The star-forming region NGC 2024 in the constellation Orion
The spectacular star-forming region known as the Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, in the constellation of Orion and its surroundings

Stars are born in this hourglass shaped nebula out in the cosmos

The Carina Nebula and surrounding clusters
The Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293

Deep sky image of the constellations Auriga and Taurus

Open cluster Messier 41 in the constellation Canis Major, below the bright star of Sirius. The small nebula at left is Sharpless 2-301

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Cederblad 214 emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus

Face-on spiral galaxy NGC 3982
This face-on spiral galaxy, called NGC 3982, is striking for its rich tapestry of star birth, along with its winding arms

NGC 346 and N66 in the Small Magellanic Cloud. Contained within the most massive and active star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud

A large red nebula covering a huge region of space. A nebula is a collection of interstellar gases, dust and matter in which stars are born

Messier 78 reflection nebula in Orion. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

NGC 3372, The Eta Carinae Nebula

NGC 4945, Starburst Galaxy in Centaurus

The Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33 in the Orion constellation

Young star-forming complex NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus

Supernova remnants and star clusters in the constellation Gemini
The Jellyfish Nebula, IC 443, at left near the star Eta Geminorum. IC 443 is a supernova remnant. At upper right is the bright open star cluster Messier 35

IC 1396, the Elephant Trunk Nebula

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

NGC 7380, an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus
NGC 7380 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It is a starforming region in the direction of an outer spiral arm of our galaxy

Loops of NGC 3576

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

A panoramic view of over 7, 500 galaxies stretching back through most of the universe s
A panoramic, full-color view of over 7, 500 galaxies stretching back through most of the universes history. This image was made from mosaics taken in September and October 2009

The Antennae Galaxies in the constellation Corvus
The Antennae Galaxies, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus. There appears to be a very large gravitationally bound mass of new stars near the end of

Cometary Globules CG 30 / 31 / 38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis
Cometary Globules CG 30/31/38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by

Open clusters Messier 35 and NGC 2158 in the constellation Gemini

New star formation in a vast gaseous nebula

The Jellyfish Nebula and associated nebulosity
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, and associated nebulosity such as IC 444 and LDN 1565, plus the Messier open cluster Messier 35 at right

The view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery
Artists concept showing the view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery

Open cluster NGC 457 in the constellation Cassiopeia. NGC 436 is at upper right and nebula Sharpless 2-188 at left

A wide field view centered on the Eta Carina Nebula
A wide field shot (15 degrees) centered on the Eta Carina nebula, featuring several southern deep sky objects like the southern pleiades and the Running Chicken Nebula

Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

A nebula surrounded by stars

The central region of the Lagoon Nebula, which is also known as Messier 8, in the constellation of Sagittarius

The Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

vdB 93 is an emission and reflection nebula in Canis Major

Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia
Messier 52 open cluster in Cassiopeia (upper left) and NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula (centre)

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula
M8, the Lagoon Nebula and Messier 20, the Trifid Nebula

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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.