Interstellar Medium Collection (#4)

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

The Pleiades open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus

Corona Australis, a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 2264, The Cone Nebula Region

The Sagittarius Triplet featuring the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559
The Sagittarius Triplet featuring the Lagoon Nebula, the Trifid Nebula, and NGC 6559

NGC 896 in the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

The Heart Nebula
IC 1805, The Heart Nebula

The Heart and Soul Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (IC 1805), and the Soul Nebula (IC 1848), with NGC 896 at upper right, in the constellation Cassiopeia

Emission nebula NGC 6820

The Christmas Tree Nebula, Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula
NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Nebula with Cone Nebula and Fox Fur Nebula

The Monkey Head Nebula and Sh2-247 in the constellation Orion

Messier 17, The Swan Nebula in Sagittarius

M17, The Omega Nebula

Blue and red nebulae in the Camelopardalis constellation
Blue reflection nebulae and glowing red emission nebulae cover this area of the Camelopardalis constellation

The Witchs Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), and part of the Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus

The collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies seen from the Earth
3 or 4 billion years from now, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. This artists concept depicts the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies as seeb from the Earth

Messier 42, the Orion Nebula

Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula

Northern Cygnus

Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

The starforming region of Rho Ophiuchus. Visible in this image are IC 4605, IC 4604, IC 4603, Antares, NGC 6144, M4 Globular Cluster, SH2-9, NGC 6121, and emission and reflection nebula structure

The Cone Nebula region in Monoceros

IC 4603 dust and reflection nebula in the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula

Summer Triangle area of the northern summer Milky Way

NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus
Open star cluster NGC 3766 and the Lambda Cen Nebula in the constellation Centaurus

NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy. Not even the star streams of a long lost satellite galaxy dampen the clarity of this image featuring NGC 4651, the Umbrella Galaxy

A colorful Pelican Nebula in the constellation Cygnus

IC 4603 is a blue reflection nebula in Ophiuchus

The Elephants Trunk Nebula in the star cluster IC 1396
IC 1396 narrowband image showing the Elephants Trunk nebula in the constellation Cepheus

The northern Milky Way from Cygnus to Cassiopeia and Perseus
The northern Milky Way from Cygnus at right to Cassiopeia and northern Perseus at left, with boosted contrast to bring out faint nebulosity

Two extremely bright stars illuminate a greenish mist in deep space. This fog is comprised of hydrogen and carbon compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus

A dying star turns nova as it blows itself apart
When a dying star turns nova, any planets that make up its solar system are destroyed as the star blows itself apart

Witchs Broom Nebula

Elephants trunk nebula inside IC 1396

The Dark Horse and Snake Nebulae in Ophiuchus
The region around the Pipe Nebula (B78), the main part of the naked-eye formation of dark nebulas called the Dark Horse. In photos it breaks up into patches of dark nebulosity

NGC 6188, starforming region in Ara

The Summer Triangle stars in the Milky Way through Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. The frame takes in the Milky Way from Cepheus to Ophiuchus

Reflection nebula IC 4601 in the constellation Scorpius

An outer shell of gas and dust from an erupted star obscures the supernova within
In this artists rendering, an outer shell of gas and dust, which erupted from the star hundreds of years ago, obscures the supernova within

Voyager 2 spacecraft studies the outer limits of the heliosphere
This artists rendering depicts the Voyager 2 spacecraft as it studies the outer limits of the heliosphere, a magnetic bubble around the solar system that is created by the solar wind

IC 405, The Flaming Star Nebula in the constellation Auriga

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the Ara constellation

The Antennae Galaxies
Composite image of two colliding galaxies, known as the Antennae galaxies, or NGC 4038 and NGC 4039. The Antennae galaxies take their name from the long antenna-like arms

NGC 7000, The North America Nebula

Messier 57, the Ring Nebula

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The interstellar medium, a vast expanse of gas and dust that fills the space between stars, is a captivating realm that holds countless wonders. In the heart of Serpens lies M16, better known as The Eagle Nebula, where towering pillars of gas and dust stretch towards the heavens like celestial skyscrapers. Within these majestic structures, new stars are born, their brilliant light illuminating the surrounding cosmos. Venturing further into the depths of space, we encounter IC 2177 - The Seagull Nebula. Here, ethereal clouds dance in cosmic harmony as they give birth to yet more stellar marvels, and is within this nebula that Voyager 1 spacecraft made history by crossing into interstellar space, becoming humanity's first emissary to venture beyond our solar system. But it is not only grandeur and birth that awaits us in this enigmatic domain; destruction also has its place. The Vela supernova remnant at the center of Gum Nebula serves as a haunting reminder of cataclysmic events that shape our universe. Its remnants tell tales of ancient explosions and violent forces unleashed upon unsuspecting celestial bodies. As we journey through this cosmic tapestry, we come across breathtaking sights such as NGC 6523 - The Lagoon Nebula - with its vibrant hues painting an otherworldly canvas against the backdrop of darkness. Nearby lies The Fox Fur Nebula; its wispy tendrils resembling an artist's brushstrokes on a galactic masterpiece. In regions like Tarantula Nebula star formation takes center stage – a spectacular display where massive clouds collapse under gravity's embrace to form new suns amidst swirling gases and glowing embers. And then there are phenomena like Zeta Ophiuchi bow shock – an infrared image capturing the moment when fast-moving star Zeta Ophiuchi creates ripples in interstellar material around it akin to waves crashing on distant shores.