Star Clouds Collection (#3)

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

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

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

Messier 3, a globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici

The constellation of Cancer with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Cancer with the star cluster Messier 44 at center. Pollux is at upper right, Procyon at lower right, and Regulus at lower left

The Taurus region showing dark lanes of nebulosity

Messier 45, the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster, in the constellation Cassiopeia

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

A collection of colorful nebulae, gases, dust, stars and interstellar matter

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

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

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

The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus
The area of northern Cygnus showing the dark nebula LeGentil 3 north of Cygnus in the Milky Way, along with the North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula near Deneb

Gaseous dense clouds form new stars in the cosmos

Globular cluster NGC 2808
The massive globular cluster NGC 2808 provide evidence that star birth went boom, boom, boom, with three generations of stars forming very early in the clusters life

Spherical yellow nebula in deep dark sky

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster in the constellation of Scorpius

NGC 7380, the Wizard Nebula

Omega Centauri, NGC 5139, is the largest star cluster visible from earth through an amateur telescope. This southern-hemisphere object is visible to some northern-hemisphere areas

Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in the constellation Hercules

WR 134, a Wolf-Rayet Star. Wolf-Rayet Stars produce powerful stellar winds and contribute chemical elements to the interstellar medium

Comet Hartley 2 as it approaches the Double Cluster in Perseus
October 7, 2010 - Comet Hartley 2 as it approaches the Double Cluster in Perseus

A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses ends in a supernova explosion
A star having the mass of more than 8 solar masses has a short life and ends in a supernova explosion

Starforming emission nebula NGC 6188 in the constellation Ara. The birthplace of very young, only few hundred million years old suns

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)

Omega Centauri globular star cluster

Artists concept of a nebula over a hypothetical planet
This star-forming nebula is only a few light years from the surface of this hypothetical planet, resulting in a spectacular display in the evening sky

The Cave Nebula and surroundings

Artists concept of Planet Carenteen, a dwarf planet host to beautiful night skies
Planet Carenteen may be a small dwarf planet devoid of the luscious greens like Earth, but it boasts the most beautiful vacation spot in all of the galaxy for species of all kinds as they look up at

The Milky Way over the cliffs of Miramar, Argentina
The Milky Way showing the figure known as The Emu rising over the cliffs in Miramar, Argentina

The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus

The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. The Rho Ophiuchi cloud is found rising above the plane of the Milky Way in the night sky, bordering the constellations Ophiuchus and Scorpius

M15, Globular Cluster in Pegasus
Messier 15, globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus

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

MBM dust complex in Pegasus. Little edge-on galaxy is NGC 7497 (surrounded by LBN 419)

Sirius & Canis Major rising in New Mexico
December 7, 2013 - Sirius and Canis Major coming up in the southeast, as seen from Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico

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

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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.