Stellar Nursery Collection

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Orion nebula (M42 and M43)
Orion nebula. Hubble Space Telescope mosaic of the Orion nebula (M42; NGC 1976), which is 1500 light years away in the constellation Orion

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

The predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way
This illustration shows the predicted collision between the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way in about 3-5 billion years

The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster in the constellation Auriga
The Pinwheel Cluster (left), and the Starfish Cluster (right), in the constellation Auriga. The area is surrounded by a nebulosity including NGC 1931 (bottom center), IC 417 (right center)

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

The whirlpool galaxy (M51) and companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

Spiral galaxy, HST image C013 / 5098
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3982. It is located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 68 million light years from Earth

Stephans quintet. Optical image of Stephans quintet. This group of galaxies is 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

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

NGC 6559 is a rich colorful tapestry of diverse nebulosity in the constellation Sagittarius. The glowing red cloud known as NGC 6559 has formed from the same molecular cloud that gave rise to its

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The large IC 1396 emission nebula complex. This beautiful nebula of hydrogen gas and dust is a stellar nursery that host many young stars in the constellation of Cepheus

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

The Pelican Nebula, an H II region in the constellation Cygnus

The Orion constellation

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

A dark nebula against the Milky Way

Our Sun may have formed from a protostellar nebula like this one

An unusual nebula in the cosmos has a heart at its center

NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left). Around Orion you can see Barnards Loop

NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Cluster and nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Propeller Nebula, also known as DWB 111 or Simeis 57, lies in the constellation Cygnus, near a Wolf-Rayet star (WR-140)

The Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977
Messier 42, the Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

The Rosette Nebula

Nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green
Recently discovered nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672 in Dorado
NGC 1672 is a prototypical barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Dorado, and differs from normal spiral galaxies in that the spiral arms do not twist all the way into the centre

The Rosette Nebula with nebulosity complex in Monoceros
The Rosette Nebula (bottom), with open cluster NGC 2244, and complex of nebulosity in Monoceros (above), including the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, with Monoceros dark nebula complex

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

Newly formed stars in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud
This image depicts bright, blue, newly formed stars that are blowing a cavity in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Protostellar Disk
Stars form from whirling disks of dust and gas

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

The birth of numerous stars exposing their light to the universe
The birth of numerous stars tears open the cloud of gas and dust they were formed in, exposing their light to the universe

The Vela Supernova Remnant

47 Tucanae, a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana
47 Tucanae (NGC 104), a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

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"Exploring the Cosmic Cradles: A Journey through Stellar Nurseries" Embark on a celestial voyage to witness the birthplaces of stars, where galaxies unveil their most breathtaking creations. In the depths of Serpens lies M16, The Eagle Nebula, adorned with ethereal pillars known as the Pillars of Creation - an artistic masterpiece crafted by cosmic forces. Venturing further into space, we encounter the mesmerizing Ring Nebula M57, its vibrant hues captivating our senses. Hubble's lens unveils C017/3725 — a window into this stellar nursery's intricate dance of creation and destruction. As we traverse Orion's vast expanse, M42 and M43 emerge like celestial beacons amidst swirling gases. Here in these nebulous realms lie countless protostars yearning to ignite and illuminate their surroundings. IC 2177 beckons us next; behold the Seagull Nebula spreading its wings across interstellar landscapes. Within this avian spectacle lies a symphony of star formation that echoes throughout space and time. The constellations Auriga reveal two remarkable clusters: The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster. These stellar gatherings showcase nature's penchant for intricately arranging newborn stars in stunning patterns against an endless backdrop. In Vela's heart resides the Vela supernova remnant within the Gum Nebula area—a testament to cataclysmic events shaping new beginnings. Witness remnants intertwining with nascent stars as they paint a picture of cosmic resilience. Our journey takes us towards distant horizons where whirlpool galaxy M51 embraces its companion galaxy in an eternal gravitational embrace—a reminder that even amid chaos, beauty can arise from harmony. The Tarantula Nebula unravels before our eyes—an explosive cauldron brimming with star formation at every turn—nature's grandest fireworks display igniting awe within our souls.