Emission Nebula Collection (page 3)

Orion and Monoceros region

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

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

NGC 7380 Emission Nebula in Cepheus

The Owl Nebula, a planetary nebula in Ursa Major. Its round shape along with the placement of two large dark eyes suggest the face of a staring owl

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 Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

NGC 7380 in true colors

The Sword of Orion

The Omega Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

The Tadpole Nebula
IC 410, The Tadpole Nebula in Auriga

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

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

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

The Veil Nebula and its components
The Veil Nebula showing the following components: The Eastern Veil Nebula, The Western Veil Nebula, and Pickerings Triangular Wisp

The Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Beautiful Nebulae in Gemini Constellation
This region in Gemini contains the famous Jellyfish Nebula, Monkey Head Nebula, and others

A stellar nursery known as R136 in the 30 Doradus Nebula
A massive, young stellar nursery known as R136, located in the 30 Doradus Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

A collection of colorful nebulae, gases, dust, stars and interstellar matter

Close-up view of North America nebula, NGC 7000, an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion
This dusty field in the Orion constellation contains the vdb38 and SH263 nebulae

The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus
The area of northern Cygnus showing the dark nebula LeGentil 3 north of Cygnus in the Milky Way, along with the North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula near Deneb

Emission nebula NGC 6188 star formation region in Ara
Emission nebula NGC 6188 with the bright open cluster 6193, star formation region in Ara

The Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888

Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula in the Cygnus constellation

Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula at the Cepheus / Lacerta border
Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula at the Cepheus/Lacerta border

The North America Nebula (NGC 7000) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The remarkable shape of the emission nebula resembles that of the North American continent

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

NGC 7380, the Wizard Nebula

The Butterfly Nebula (DWB 67, 72, 76, 81) is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus

The Crescent Nebula with Soap-Bubble Nebula
NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula with Soap-Bubble Nebula

IC 1318 and the Butterfly Nebula around star Gamma-Cygni

Artists concept showing carbon balls ejecting out from a dying white star in a planetary
Artists concept showing carbon balls coming out from the type of object where they were discovered, a dying star and the material it sheds, known as a planetary nebula

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

Starforming emission nebula NGC 6188 in the constellation Ara. The birthplace of very young, only few hundred million years old suns

Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Emission Nebulae: A Glimpse into the Cosmic Artistry" The captivating beauty of emission nebulae, such as the Orion Nebula (M42) and Nebula Sh 2-106, is unveiled in this stunning Hubble Space Telescope image. These celestial wonders, scattered throughout our vast universe, offer a glimpse into the mesmerizing dance of gas and dust. In Serpens lies M16, famously known as The Eagle Nebula. Its ethereal glow illuminates space with intricate pillars that resemble colossal wings. Just like its avian namesake, this nebula symbolizes freedom and exploration. The Orion Nebula (M42), an astronomical masterpiece located within the constellation Orion, showcases a stellar nursery where new stars are born amidst swirling clouds of colorful gases. Adjacent to it is M43, adding another layer of enchantment to this cosmic spectacle. Venturing beyond our Milky Way galaxy brings us to MACS J0717 - a massive galaxy cluster that houses countless emission nebulae within its gravitational embrace. Here we witness galaxies merging and intertwining in a celestial ballet that spans millions of light-years. Traveling further southward leads us to the Large Magellanic Cloud – a satellite galaxy visible from Earth's southern hemisphere. Within its boundaries lies NGC 3324 or Gabriela Mistral Nebula; named after Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral for her profound impact on literature and culture. IC 2177 presents itself as The Seagull Nebula – an awe-inspiring sight resembling a majestic bird soaring through interstellar space. Its radiant colors evoke feelings of serenity and grace against the backdrop of infinite darkness. Perhaps one of the most iconic images captured by astronomers is that of Pillars of Creation in The Eagle Nebula. These towering structures serve as nurseries for newborn stars while simultaneously showcasing nature's ability to shape and sculpt the cosmos.