Star Clouds Collection (#2)

47 Tucanae, a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana
47 Tucanae (NGC 104), a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana

Globular cluster M22 in the constellation Sagittarius. M22 is one of the nearest globular clusters to our sun. Its stars stretch some 200 light years across

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

NGC 884 and NGC 869, the Double Cluster in Perseus

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Glowing and reflecting nebulosity in the constellation of Lacerta
Glowing and reflecting nebulosity of dust and gas in the constellation of Lacerta

A nebular cluster of gases and stars in this cosmic image

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the constellation Ara

Cosmic strands of gaseous filament out in space

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

A beautiful nebula out in the cosmos with many stars and clouds

Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible
Constellation Cygnus showing the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, Cirrus Nebula, Crescent Nebula, Tulip Nebula, and Butterfly Nebula

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

A gorgeous nebula in outer space
A gorgeous nebula out in space has many stars and a beautiful heart in its center

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

The constellations of Auriga and southern Gemini, showing the four Messier star clusters: M36, M37, M38 in Auriga and M35 in Gemini

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

NGC 7822 starforming compex in Cepheus

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

Messier 15, globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus

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)

NGC 884, an open cluster in Perseus

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

Messier 13 globular cluster in the constellation Hercules
Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in the constellation Hercules. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

47 Tucanae (NGC104), Globular Cluster in Tucana
47 Tucanae (NGC 104), Globular Cluster in Tucana

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

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

NGC 7380 Emission Nebula in Cepheus

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

The Cave Nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

NGC 884, an open cluster, in the constellation of Perseus
NGC 884 is an open cluster located 7600 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. It is the easternmost of the Double Cluster with NGC 869

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

Antennae (NGC 4038 and 4039), interacting pair of galaxies in Corvus
Comet Hartley 2 within the Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus

A colorful nebula and stars in the cosmos

NGC 346, Open Cluster and Nebula Complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 346 is the brightest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

The Great Clobular Cluster in Hercules, also known as Messier 13 or NGC 6205, is a globular cluster in the Hercules constellation

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 Milky Way rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina
The Milky Way and its satellite galaxies the Magellanic Clouds rising above the hills of Azul, Argentina

NGC 7380 in true colors

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

IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula in the Centaurus constellation

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Star Clouds: A Journey Through Cosmic Wonders" Embark on a cosmic adventure as we delve into the captivating world of star clouds. From the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 to the ethereal beauty of IC 2177, also known as the Seagull Nebula, these celestial phenomena leave us in awe. In our exploration, we encounter NGC 457, an open star cluster residing in Cassiopeia, where countless stars come together like a glittering tapestry. As we gaze upon the Milky Way over an old ranch corral, we are reminded of its vastness and magnificence. Moving further into space, we discover the Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster nestled within Auriga's embrace. Their intricate patterns resemble nature's own creations—a testament to the wonders that lie beyond our reach. Venturing deeper still, we find ourselves amidst the Vela supernova remnant at the heart of Gum Nebula area in Vela. Its explosive remnants serve as a reminder of stellar cataclysms that shape our universe. Our journey takes us to Aquila's Altair—its brilliance illuminating this constellation with unparalleled radiance. The Carina Nebula awaits us next; its vibrant colors painting a breathtaking portrait against an endless canvas. As we approach Scutum's Wild Duck Cluster, it becomes apparent why it earned such a whimsical name—the stars flock together like migrating birds across this corner of space. And there beside it lies Comet Lemmon gracefully passing by Small Magellanic Cloud—an ephemeral dance between two celestial companions. Finally, Messier 53 welcomes us into Coma Berenices' constellation—a globular cluster teeming with ancient stars whose light has traveled through time itself to reach our eyes. These star clouds hold secrets untold and mysteries yet unraveled—a glimpse into what lies beyond our earthly realm.