H Ii Regions Collection (#3)

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

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

Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds
Polaris, also known as the north star, is surrounded by large complex dust structures, known as molecular clouds or galactic cirrus

Large Magellanic Cloud

Illustration of a gaseous nebula from which star formation may occur

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Messier 33, the Triangulum Galaxy
The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33, is a spiral galaxy approximately 3 million lights years away in the constellation Triangulum

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

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

NGC 1977 is a reflection nebula northeast of the Orion Nebula

Artists concept of a nebula over a hypothetical planet
This star-forming nebula is only a few light years from the surface of this hypothetical planet, resulting in a spectacular display in the evening sky

Young stars emerge from Orions head
May 17, 2007 - This image from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars hatching in the head of the hunter constellation, Orion

Messier 78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

The Tarantula Nebula, a star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 2070, found in the southern constellation of Dorado, is an intense star forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is also known as the Tarantula Nebula or 30 Doradus

The Soul Nebula
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula in Hubble-palette color mapping

The Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101) in Cygnus

MBM dust complex in Pegasus. Little edge-on galaxy is NGC 7497 (surrounded by LBN 419)

The Carina Nebula in the southern sky

The Jellyfish Nebula, also known as IC 443 and Sharpless 248

Mosaic of the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius in the southern Milky Way, around the center of the galaxy. Visible deep sky objects include Messier 6 and Messier 7 star clusters

The Monoceros region showing the Rosette Nebula, Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

NGC 1999, bright reflection nebula in Orion

Horsehead Nebula region in infrared and visible light

NGC 1999 is a dust filled bright nebula. It is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion, and shines from the light of the variable star V380

NGC 2264, the Cone and Christmas Tree Nebula
NGC 2264, the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Artists rendering of NGC 1977, a reflection nebula also called The Running Man Galaxy and near the Orion Nebula

The Belt Stars of Orion

Beautiful Nebula in Monoceros
This field contains popular objects such as the Cone Nebula, Fox Fur Nebula, Christmas Tree Nebula, and many others

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8 and NGC 6523, is a giant interstellar cloud and H II region, in the constellation Sagittarius

The Milky Way around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud
A mosaic of the region around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud and Dark Horse dark nebula complex. The field takes in the Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula at bottom to the Eagle Nebula at top left

The Virgo Cluster galaxy NGC 4522

The Dark Tower, Cometary Globule in Scorpius. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by the interplay of cold

The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Open cluster Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 2244, the open cluster within the Rosette Nebula, which is a large, circular H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the constellation Monoceros

Infrared view of the Carina Nebula. The bright star at the center of the nebula is Eta Carinae, one of the most massive stars in the galaxy

The North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula in Cygnus
NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, and IC 5070, the Pelican Nebula

NGC 3372, The Carina Nebula

The Cone Nebula (NGC 2264), is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Monoceros and is assiciated with an open star cluster, the Christmas Tree Cluster

Eta Carinae Nebula

H II regions NGC 3603 and NGC 3576
NGC 3603 (left) and NGC 3576 (right) are two of the most luminous HII regions in our galaxy but their juxtaposition is really an illusion

Cassiopeia, Perseus and Andromeda area of the northern autumn sky with Milky Way. Several deep-sky objects are visible: Double Cluster; M31 the Andromeda Galaxy; M33 the Triangulum Galaxy; NGC 752

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

Eta Carinae Nebula area of the southern Milky Way, with the main nebula surrounded by a variety of open star clusters; NGC 3532 the Football Cluster, IC 2602 the Southern Pleiades

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H II regions, the celestial nurseries of stars, are scattered throughout our vast universe. From M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens to The Orion Nebula and NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation - these breathtaking regions captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula spreads its wings across the sky while Pillars of Creation stand tall within the Eagle Nebula. The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion adds a touch of mystery to this cosmic dance. The beauty continues with The Hourglass Nebula's mesmerizing shape and NGC 6523, better known as the Lagoon Nebula's ethereal glow. As we journey deeper into space, we encounter The Carina Nebula or NGC 3372 - a stunning display of colors that ignite our imagination. Dreams take flight amidst these celestial wonders; their inspirational quotes and motivational posters reminding us to reach for the stars. Star formation thrives within Tarantula Nebula while at its core lies The Trapezium Cluster - a radiant centerpiece within The Orion Nebula. H II regions serve as reminders of our place in this vast cosmos – where new stars are born and dreams find their spark.