Star Clusters Collection (#4)

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)

A comet passing through a nebulous star cluster

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 Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

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

Widefield view of the young star-forming complex NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus

NGC 6231 area oriented equatorially

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters
The Pleiades star cluster, or Seven Sisters, aka Messier 45, in Taurus. The brightest part of the reflection nebula around the Pleiades at bottom is the Merope Nebula, IC 349

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

Artists depiction of the constellation Capricorn the Sea Goat
An artists depiction of the constellation Capricorn the Sea Goat. The constellation includes the star cluster of Messier 30. Capricorn is one of the twelve astrological signs of the Zodiac

The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as NGC 6705
The Wild Duck Cluster (NGC 6705), is an open cluster of almost 3, 000 stars located over 5, 000 light years from Earth towards the southern constellation of Scutum

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

NGC 3603, a hot young star cluster in the Milky Way. massive newborn stars. The massive stars in the center of the cluster triggered the formation of younger stars in the halo

Giant Elliptical Galaxy and its Host Galaxy Cluster
This image shows the diverse collection of galaxies in a galaxy cluster called Abell S0740, located more than 450 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus

NGC 1342 open cluster in Perseus

Artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons
An artists depiction of an orange and cloudy world with two moons. A supernova explosion has occured in a distant nebula

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

The Double Cluster, NGC 884 and NGC 869, as seen in the constellation of Perseus

The Milky Way around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud
A mosaic of the region around the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud and Dark Horse dark nebula complex. The field takes in the Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula at bottom to the Eagle Nebula at top left

The Virgo Cluster galaxy NGC 4522

NGC 2264
The mottled mottled pink, brown and red areas are a combination of cosmic dust and emission from ionized hydrogen gas excited by the radiation of a young open cluster of stars, NGC 2264

Cloud and star remnants after a supernova explosion

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

The Heart of Scorpius (Antares region)

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

Messier 7 and Messier 6 star clusters in the constellation Scorpius
The two open clusters, Messier 7 (left), Ptolemy Cluster, and Messier 6 (right), the Butterfly Cluster. Messier 7 is embedded in the bright star clouds of the Milky Way while Messier 6 is in the dark

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

Infrared view of the Carina Nebula. The bright star at the center of the nebula is Eta Carinae, one of the most massive stars in the galaxy

Sagittarius Star Cloud
The area of the Sagittarius Star Cloud, near the centre of the galaxy, which is at right just above the red nebula, Gum 70

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

The Cone Nebula (NGC 2264), is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Monoceros and is assiciated with an open star cluster, the Christmas Tree Cluster

Astronaut floating in deep space with an Earth-like planet in background
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space. An Earth-like planet sees sunrise in the background

H II regions NGC 3603 and NGC 3576
NGC 3603 (left) and NGC 3576 (right) are two of the most luminous HII regions in our galaxy but their juxtaposition is really an illusion

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

The Pleiades open star cluster in the constellation of Taurus

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

M41, a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Canis Major
M41, also known as NGC 2287, is a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Canis Major

A cosmonaut against a background of stars
A cosmonaut floats in deep space against a background of stars and nebula

Astronaut floating in deep space with large cluster galaxy in background
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in deep space. The center of a large cluster galaxy is in the background

NGC 6362 globular cluster in the constellation Ara

The Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus
NGC 896 and NGC 884, the Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus

IC 1805, the Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

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

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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.