Interstellar Clouds Collection (#6)

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

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

NGC 6726, galactic dust cloud in Corona Australis

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

IC 5068, a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus
IC 5068 is a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, south of the North American Nebula

Baby stars are forming near the eastern rim of the cosmic cloud Perseus, in this infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

The Cave Nebula and surroundings

Artists concept of Planet Carenteen, a dwarf planet host to beautiful night skies
Planet Carenteen may be a small dwarf planet devoid of the luscious greens like Earth, but it boasts the most beautiful vacation spot in all of the galaxy for species of all kinds as they look up at

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

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

Cederblad 214 is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

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

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

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

M16 the Eagle Nebula taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

NGC 1491, an emission nebula in the constellation of Perseus

Widefield view of the young star-forming complex NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus

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

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters
The Pleiades star cluster, or Seven Sisters, aka Messier 45, in Taurus. The brightest part of the reflection nebula around the Pleiades at bottom is the Merope Nebula, IC 349

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

NGC 2359, Thors Helmet

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

The Eastern 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

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

Cats Eye Nebula

NGC 3603, a hot young star cluster in the Milky Way. massive newborn stars. The massive stars in the center of the cluster triggered the formation of younger stars in the halo

Artists concept of dimensional doorways within the universe
Within the universe are portals to other universe dimensions. Some believe that black holes could be the dimensional doorways leading to other worlds and much more

Gamma Cygni star and its surroundings

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 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

NGC 2264
The mottled mottled pink, brown and red areas are a combination of cosmic dust and emission from ionized hydrogen gas excited by the radiation of a young open cluster of stars, NGC 2264

The Northern Trifid Nebula, also known as NGC 1579, located in the constellation Perseus

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

The Heart of Scorpius (Antares region)

IC 4592, IC 4601, Reflection complex in Scorpius

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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.