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Interstellar Clouds Collection (#5)

Interstellar clouds, vast and mysterious, adorn the cosmic tapestry with their ethereal beauty

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Beautiful Nebulae in Gemini Constellation

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The central region of the Milky Way galaxy

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: A stellar nursery known as R136 in the 30 Doradus Nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Widefield view in the Orion constellation

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The massive dark nebula complex LDN 1003

The massive dark nebula complex LDN 1003
A large dark nebula complex, LDN 1003, that lies between the constellation Cygnus and Cepheus

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Close-up view of North America nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: L1622, cometary globule in Orion

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Large Magellanic Cloud

Large Magellanic Cloud

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Fish-eye panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state

Fish-eye panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Table Mountain Star Party held at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Winter Milky Way from New Mexico

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The central region of the Carina Nebula

The central region of the Carina Nebula
A 50-light-year-wide view of the central region of the Carina Nebula where a maelstrom of star birth and death is taking place

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Emission nebula NGC 6188 star formation region in Ara

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888

The Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Nebulosity in Sagittarius

Nebulosity in Sagittarius

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Illustration of a gaseous nebula from which star formation may occur

Illustration of a gaseous nebula from which star formation may occur

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula

NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula in the Cygnus constellation

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Sharpless 2-132 emission nebula at the Cepheus / Lacerta border

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula

Galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula
The galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The North America Nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 7380, the Wizard Nebula

NGC 7380, the Wizard Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The Butterfly Nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Messier 33, the Triangulum Galaxy

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The Crescent Nebula with Soap-Bubble Nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: IC 1318 and the Butterfly Nebula around star Gamma-Cygni

IC 1318 and the Butterfly Nebula around star Gamma-Cygni

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: WR 134, a Wolf-Rayet Star

WR 134, a Wolf-Rayet Star. Wolf-Rayet Stars produce powerful stellar winds and contribute chemical elements to the interstellar medium

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Starforming emission nebula NGC 6188 in the constellation Ara

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Nebular clouds, gases and stellar matter bring on the birth of stars

Nebular clouds, gases and stellar matter bring on the birth of stars

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state

Panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Table Mountain Star Party held at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 1977 is a reflection nebula northeast of the Orion Nebula

NGC 1977 is a reflection nebula northeast of the Orion Nebula

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: The Question Mark nebula in Orion

The Question Mark nebula in Orion
The Question Mark Nebula located in the Orion constellation. Visible in this image is LBN 917 (larger at bottom), and LBN 906 (smaller at top)

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 6995, the Bat Nebula

NGC 6995, the Bat Nebula, part of the Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Artists concept of a nebula over a hypothetical planet

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: Young stars emerge from Orions head

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

Background imageInterstellar Clouds Collection: NGC 6726, galactic dust cloud in Corona Australis

NGC 6726, galactic dust cloud in Corona Australis




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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.