Molecular Clouds Collection (#4)

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

A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae in the Camaeleon constellation
A rich region of reflection and emission nebulae surrounded by brown interstellar molecular clouds in the Camaeleon constellation

The Iris Nebula, also NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula and molecular cloud in the constellation Cepheus

Beautiful dusty nebulae of Taurus
Wide field of the Taurus molecular cloud containing many wonderful dark and reflection nebulae

Illustration of the Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the Orion constellation. It is the most identifiable nebula from Earth because of its swirling gases in the form of a horses head

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 2237, the Rosette Nebula

A colorful Pelican Nebula in the constellation Cygnus

The Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula in the Orion constellation

The extensive Gum Nebula area in the constellation Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left

Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Messier 78 & Horsehead Nebula in Orion
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) at bottom, below the star Zeta Orionis (aka Alnitak, the left star of Orionas Belt), plus NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula, above Zeta

A complete 360 degree panorama of the Milky Way

NGC 6188, starforming region in Ara

The constellation of Canis Major and nearby open clusters and nebulae. Sirius is at upper center; M41 is below Sirius; M46

Artists concept of an H II region of space, wrapped in a dark nebula, as seen from nearby a gas giant planet

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the Ara constellation

IC 2177 nebulosity

NGC 7000, The North America Nebula

Open clusters Messier 47 and Messier 47 in the constellation Puppis
Messier 47 (right), a bright loose cluster, and Messier 46 (left), a fainter but very rich open cluster. Loose cluster at top right is NGC 2423

IC 1396 and Garnet Star in Cepheus
IC 1396, a large faint nebula in Cepheus, sometimes called the Elephant Trunk Nebula, though the actual Elephant Trunk feature is the dark protuberance just right of centre called van den Burgh 142

Emission Nebula iin Perseus

A blue oval reflection nebula surrounded by a star carpet

Open cluster NGC 6231, the Prawn Nebula and surroundings

The Scutum star cloud in the northern summer Milky Way. Messier 11, the Wild Duck Cluster, is at left, and open cluster Messier 26 is at bottom

Widefield view of the Sagittarius Star Cloud with the Swan Nebula above and open cluster Messier 23 at lower right. Barnard 92 is the prominent dark nebula on right edge of star cloud

The Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) with Herbig-Haro objects

The Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula to the Omega Nebula including the red/blue Trifid nebula and the Sagittarius star cloud

Nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52, including the Bubble Nebula
Region of nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52 (top left), including the Bubble Nebula. Bright nebula at right is NGC 7538. Small star cluster at lower right is NGC 7510

The birth of a star
In this artists conception, we peer through the dark dust of L1014 to witness the birth of a star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has detected a faint

The star-forming region NGC 2024 in the constellation Orion
The spectacular star-forming region known as the Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, in the constellation of Orion and its surroundings

The Carina Nebula and surrounding clusters
The Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293

Deep sky image of the constellations Auriga and Taurus

Open cluster Messier 41 in the constellation Canis Major, below the bright star of Sirius. The small nebula at left is Sharpless 2-301

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

A large red nebula covering a huge region of space. A nebula is a collection of interstellar gases, dust and matter in which stars are born

Messier 78 reflection nebula in Orion. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

The Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33 in the Orion constellation

Supernova remnants and star clusters in the constellation Gemini
The Jellyfish Nebula, IC 443, at left near the star Eta Geminorum. IC 443 is a supernova remnant. At upper right is the bright open star cluster Messier 35

The Cocoon Nebula

Rays of light from a newborn nebula
Rays of light coming from a newborn nebula near a habitable solar system

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

Cometary Globules CG 30 / 31 / 38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis
Cometary Globules CG 30/31/38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by

Open clusters Messier 35 and NGC 2158 in the constellation Gemini

The Jellyfish Nebula and associated nebulosity
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, and associated nebulosity such as IC 444 and LDN 1565, plus the Messier open cluster Messier 35 at right

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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.