Molecular Clouds Collection (#3)

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

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

The bright star VdB 16, dust and nebulosity in the constellation Aries

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

The Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity
A deep exposure image of the Auriga constellation showing lanes of dark nebulosity

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

NGC 6231 area oriented equatorially

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

The Monoceros region showing the Rosette Nebula, Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Horsehead Nebula region in infrared and visible light

Artists rendering of NGC 1977, a reflection nebula also called The Running Man Galaxy and near the Orion Nebula

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

Beautiful Nebula in Monoceros
This field contains popular objects such as the Cone Nebula, Fox Fur Nebula, Christmas Tree Nebula, and many others

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

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

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

NGC 2244, the open cluster within the Rosette Nebula, which is a large, circular H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the constellation Monoceros

The North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula in Cygnus
NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, and IC 5070, the Pelican Nebula

NGC 3372, The Carina Nebula

Cassiopeia, Perseus and Andromeda area of the northern autumn sky with Milky Way. Several deep-sky objects are visible: Double Cluster; M31 the Andromeda Galaxy; M33 the Triangulum Galaxy; NGC 752

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

Stellar winds flowing out from the giant star Zeta Ophiuchi are making ripples in the dust as it approaches, creating a bow shock seen as glowing gossamer threads, which, for this star

Corona Australis, a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere

Eta Carinae Nebula area of the southern Milky Way, with the main nebula surrounded by a variety of open star clusters; NGC 3532 the Football Cluster, IC 2602 the Southern Pleiades

The Iris Nebula in Cepheus
A blue reflection nebula called the Iris Nebula glows in the constellation Cepheus

Alnitak region in Orion with Flame Nebula (NGC 2024), and Horsehead Nebula

Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the constellation Cassiopeia showing many deep sky objects, including open clusters and nebulae

IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major
Open star cluster Messier 41 below the bright star of Sirius in the constellation Canis Major

NGC 7000 and the Pelican Nebula

An emission nebula is viewed from nearby an inhabited system

The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is a H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia located close to the direction of the open cluster Messier 52 also known as the Scorpion Cluster

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

The North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The North America Nebula (NGC 7000), an emission nebula, and the Pelican Nebula (IC 5070), an H II region within the constellation Cygnus

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

The Horsehead Nebula

Messier 17, The Swan Nebula in Sagittarius

NGC 1333, a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex
NGC 1333 is seen as a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex. It is one of the nearest star forming regions and rich in young stellar objects

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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.