Cosmic Dust Collection (#5)

Illustration of a massive star going supernova, which means it is creating an immensely powerful explosion, which for a brief moment is brighter than the entire light of the galaxy

NGC 6960, Veil Supernova Remnant

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, and the Tadpole Nebula
Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, The Tadpole Nebula, and open clusters Messier 36, Messier 37 and Messier 38

Orion and Monoceros region

NGC 3314, a pair of overlapping spiral galaxies in the constellation Hydra

Artists concept illustrating the explosion of a supernova
When a star turns into a supernova, any planets and their moons that orbit the dying star are also destroyed

Diagram showing how planets orbit within a ring of dust surrounding Beta Pictoris
A diagram showing how the planets of Beta Pictoris orbit within a ring of dust surrounding the star

The formation of new planets in an alien star system

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

VdB 123 reflection nebula in the constellation Serpens

The Cave of IC1848
The Cave of IC 1848. Image of gas and dust formations of the IC1848 nebula region. The image was taken with Narrowband filters

A massive nebula covers a huge region of space

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

Bodes Galaxy, a spiral galaxy located in Ursa Major
Messier 81, also known as NGC 3031 or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. M81 is the brightest member of the nearby galactic group called the M81 group

NGC 7380 Emission Nebula in Cepheus

Celesta, spirit creature of the universe, spreads stars throughout the cosmos

The Cave Nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

The Western 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

a cluster of bright young stars tear away clouds of gas and dust
The blazing ignition of a cluster of bright young T-Tauri stars begin to tear away the clouds of gas and dust that birthed them, exposing their undeveloped protostar neighbors

A colorful nebula and stars in the cosmos

Artists concept of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula
A blurring of colors of planets and stars mixed together in an ever-changing nebula, or maybe its just a dream, who knows

NGC 346, Open Cluster and Nebula Complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 346 is the brightest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

NGC 1232, a spiral galaxy in Eridanus

A cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities
Artists concept of a cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities, bright, colorful and beautiful

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

A conceptual image of the universe with its mixture of rich colours and cosmic objects

The Milky Way rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina
The Milky Way and its satellite galaxies the Magellanic Clouds rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina

The creation of a new solar system somewhere deep in outer space

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

The Ghost Nebula (vdB141)
This faint reflection nebula is located in the constellation Cepheus in the vicinity of the Iris Nebula. Illuminating the nebula is a new star still in the formation process identified as BD+67 1300

Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky
February 7, 2013 - Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky on a partly hazy night with some clouds reflecting light pollution from sodium vapour highway and street lights

The Sword of Orion

The Omega Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

The Iris Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus

The Tadpole Nebula
IC 410, The Tadpole Nebula in Auriga

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

Widefield view of the Tarantula Nebula
Widefield view of 30 Doradus, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula
This composite image shows star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula about 1, 4000 light years from Earth. A study of NGC 2024 and the Orion Nebula Cluster

IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula in the Centaurus constellation

The Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146), a bright red emission and blue reflection nebula 4, 000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, located at the end of a long dark nebula Barnard 168

Illustration of a simple planet and its ring system
Illustration of a simple planet with a ring system. This digitally generated image was focused on composition and simplicity, with no elaborate lighting schemes or extravagant nebulae formations

The Dark Shark Nebula in Cepheus
LDN 1235, the Shark Nebula in Cepheus, with two visible reflection nebulae, vdB 149 and vdB 150

Veil Nebula Mosaic

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

View of a distant part of the galaxy

A stellar nursery located towards the constellation of Monoceros
This scene of a stellar nursery, located towards the constellation of Monoceros, features majestic flowing shapes of interstellar gas and dust domimnated by a vast dark column

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Unveiling the Mysteries of Cosmic Dust: A Journey Through Celestial Wonders" Embark on a cosmic odyssey as we explore the captivating realm of cosmic dust, scattered throughout the vast expanse of our universe. From M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens to the majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104), prepare to be mesmerized by celestial spectacles beyond imagination. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty of The Orion Nebula, where stars are born amidst swirling clouds of stardust. Witness a galactic light show in spiral galaxy NGC 4258, as vibrant hues dance across its spiraling arms like celestial brushstrokes. Marvel at NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation Carina, where stellar nurseries give birth to new suns. Behold IC 2177, aptly named Seagull Nebula for its resemblance to a graceful seabird soaring through space. Contemplate the awe-inspiring Pillars of Creation within The Eagle Nebula; colossal structures sculpted by cosmic forces that harbor nascent star systems within their towering columns. Encounter an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a red giant star – a testament to both extraterrestrial marvels and infinite possibilities. The universe is not only an enigmatic abyss but also a place teeming with intense color and beauty. Delight your senses with vivid displays found within The Horsehead Nebula in Orion or immerse yourself in wonderment while observing The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster residing within Auriga's embrace. And let us not forget Vela supernova remnant at the heart of Gum Nebula area - remnants from cataclysmic explosions that remind us how even destruction can create breathtaking phenomena. Cosmic dust unveils secrets hidden among galaxies and nebulous realms alike; it serves as both witness and catalyst to the cosmic ballet unfolding before our eyes.