Star Clusters 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 Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

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 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

A dense star cluster forms this galaxy out in space

Messier 3, a globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia

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

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

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

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

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with orbiting moon and a red planet
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon and a red planet orbiting around the same star

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

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

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

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

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

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

An Earth-like planet with a pair of moons in orbit
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space with a pair of moons in orbit. A nebula shines in the background

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

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

An artists depiction of the Big Bang that created space and time. The creation of the universe

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

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

An Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars
An artists depiction of an Earth type world with two moons against a background of nebula and stars

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

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

Omega Centauri globular star cluster

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

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)

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"Exploring the Cosmic Kaleidoscope: A Glimpse into Star Clusters" The massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 unveils a breathtaking celestial tapestry, where countless stars converge in a mesmerizing dance of light. Witness a galactic light show in the spiral galaxy NGC 4258, as star clusters illuminate its vast expanse with their radiant brilliance. Nestled within the constellation Cassiopeia, NGC 457 invites stargazers to marvel at its open star cluster, an ethereal gathering of celestial gems. Discover the enchanting Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster adorning the constellation Auriga, painting the night sky with their stellar beauty. Journey to Vela's heart and witness the captivating Vela supernova remnant amidst the Gum Nebula area—a cosmic spectacle that defies imagination. Behold The Beehive Cluster—like a luminous hive of stars buzzing with energy—intriguing astronomers for centuries with its celestial secrets. Altair shines brightly in Aquila's embrace, guiding our gaze towards distant wonders as we explore the mysteries beyond our reach. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring hues as you traverse through Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), an interstellar masterpiece painted across space and time. Comet Lovejoy gracefully dances alongside zodiacal light at City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico—a harmonious encounter between Earth and cosmos. The Arches star cluster beckons from deep within our Milky Way Galaxy's hub—an enigmatic congregation unveiling ancient tales written among stars' whispers. Explore Scutum's skies and encounter The Wild Duck Cluster—a vibrant assembly of young stars taking flight on their journey through space-time. Comet Lemmon graces Small Magellanic Cloud’s vicinity—an ephemeral rendezvous between cosmic wanderers, leaving a trail of wonder in its wake.