Molecular Clouds Collection (#2)

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

M42 nebula in Orion

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

Artists concept of a protoplanetary disk. A system is forming

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

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)

Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with many deep sky objects visible

M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

Orion and Monoceros region

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

VdB 123 reflection nebula in the constellation Serpens

A massive nebula covers a huge region of space

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

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

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

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

The Omega Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

The Iris Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

Star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula
This composite image shows star clusters NGC 2024 in the center of the Flame Nebula about 1, 4000 light years from Earth. A study of NGC 2024 and the Orion Nebula Cluster

IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula in the Centaurus constellation

The Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146), a bright red emission and blue reflection nebula 4, 000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, located at the end of a long dark nebula Barnard 168

The Dark Shark Nebula in Cepheus
LDN 1235, the Shark Nebula in Cepheus, with two visible reflection nebulae, vdB 149 and vdB 150

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

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

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

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

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

Open cluster Messier 39 in the constellation Cygnus

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

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

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

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

Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster in the constellation of Scorpius

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

NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

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

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)

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

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Molecular clouds, the celestial wonders that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike, are vast regions of interstellar gas and dust where new stars are born. These cosmic nurseries hold secrets to the formation of galaxies and offer glimpses into the mysteries of our universe. One such marvel is M16, also known as The Eagle Nebula in Serpens. This breathtaking cloud showcases towering pillars of gas and dust, famously dubbed the Pillars of Creation. Within these structures lie stellar nurseries where young stars emerge from their dusty cocoons. IC 2177, better known as the Seagull Nebula, presents a stunning display with its intricate patterns resembling a graceful bird in flight. Its ethereal beauty is matched only by its neighbor - The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion. This dark silhouette against a backdrop of glowing gas serves as an iconic symbol for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. In Auriga's starry expanse lies another spectacle - The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster. These clusters sparkle with countless stars tightly bound together, creating mesmerizing patterns that leave us awestruck. Venturing deeper into space brings us to Vela supernova remnant at the heart of Gum Nebula area in Vela constellation. Remnants from ancient stellar explosions mingle with molecular clouds, painting a picture reminiscent of fireworks frozen in time. The Rosette Nebula enchants observers with its delicate petals formed by glowing hydrogen gas illuminated by nearby newborn stars. A widefield view reveals both Orion Nebula's radiant glow and Horsehead Nebula's enigmatic silhouette side by side – two contrasting yet harmonious celestial entities coexisting within one frame. Further exploration leads us to IC 1396 emission nebula complex – an expansive region brimming with vibrant colors emanating from ionized gases excited by massive hot stars residing within it. Cygnus constellation boasts The Pelican Nebula.