Interstellar Clouds Collection (#3)

The NGC 2264 region showing the Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster, and Fox Fur Nebula

The Angel Nebula

Stellar Spire in the Eagle Nebula

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible
Constellation Cygnus showing the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, Cirrus Nebula, Crescent Nebula, Tulip Nebula, and Butterfly Nebula

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

Widefield image of narrowband emission in Cygnus

A distant alien solar system whose worlds have desert environments
A distant alien solar system whose worlds all have desert environments

A view of the Trapezium region, which lies in the heart of the Orion Nebula. Also shown is Messier 43, also known as De Mairans Nebula and NGC 1982, which is an H II region in the Orion constellation

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus. Very dense stars and dark nebulae litter this region of Ophiuchus in our Milky Way

NGC 7822 starforming compex in Cepheus

M42 nebula in Orion

Bok Globules in NGC 281. The Hubble Space Telescope has photographed dense knots of dust and gas in our Milky Way Galaxy. This cosmic dust is a concentration of elements that are responsible for

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

Sadr region of Cygnus around Gamma Cygni

The Waterfall Nebula
HH-222, The Waterfall Nebula, roughly 1, 350 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion. The elongated gaseous stream stretches about ten light years and emits an unusual array of colors

Pearl Cluster and Lambda Centauri complex in Centaurus
The Lambda Centauri complex, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula, IC 2948, (at left) and above it the Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)

M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

A conceptual view of part of our vast universe

Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe
Artists concept illustrating the amazing and breathtaking cosmic beauty of the universe

Messier 33, spiral galaxy in Triangulum

Westerlund 2, a young star cluster with an estimated age of about one or two million years. Until recently little was known about this cluster because it is heavily obscured by dust and gas

The Merope Nebulosity and IC 349

The Pacman Nebula, also known as NGC 281, is an H II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia and part of the Perseus Spiral Arm

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

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

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

A massive nebula covers a huge region of space

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

NGC 7380 Emission Nebula in Cepheus

Dark Doodad Nebula in the southern constellation Musca (the fly)

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

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

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

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

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Interstellar clouds, vast and mysterious, adorn the cosmic tapestry with their ethereal beauty. Among them lies M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens, a celestial marvel that captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. Its pillars of creation stand tall, sculpted by the forces of stellar birth. In the depths of Orion's embrace rests another spectacle - The Orion Nebula. A stellar nursery teeming with young stars and swirling gases, it illuminates the night sky with its vibrant hues. NGC 3324, known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula in the constellation Carina, dances gracefully amidst a sea of interstellar dust. IC 2177 takes flight as the Seagull Nebula soars across space. Its intricate patterns resemble wings unfurling against an endless expanse. And not far away lie Pillars of Creation within The Eagle Nebula – towering structures where new stars emerge from colossal columns of gas and dust. The Horsehead Nebula emerges from Orion's silhouette like an enigmatic shadow cast upon a cosmic canvas. It beckons us to explore its secrets hidden within its dark tendrils. In Auriga's realm reside two clusters - Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster - sparkling jewels adrift in space. Vela supernova remnant resides at the heart of Gum Nebula area in Vela constellation; remnants left behind by ancient explosions whisper tales of celestial cataclysms long past. Behold The Hourglass Nebula – a celestial hourglass suspended in time – reminding us that even galaxies have their own sense of rhythm. NGC 6523 unveils itself as Lagoon Nebula; a luminous oasis amidst starry deserts where newborn stars illuminate dusty landscapes with their radiant glow. Like an artist's brushstroke on velvet blackness, The Fox Fur Nebula paints vivid strokes across our imagination.