Stellar Nursery Collection (#3)

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

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

Illustration of a gaseous nebula from which star formation may occur

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster in the constellation of Scorpius

Interstellar embryo IC 1848, the Soul Nebula

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

NGC 602, starforming complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Milky Way and Perseid Meteor Shower, Oklahoma
Two Perseid meteors streak across the Milky Way during the 2012 meteor shower in Oklahoma

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

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

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

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

Cosmic star birth from a ball of gases and nebular dust

The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

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

The Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101) in Cygnus

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

The Carina Nebula in the southern sky

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

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

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

Spiral Galaxy NGC 3521 in the constellation Leo
Located in the constellation of Leo, extensive debris shells from the accretion of one or more long gone satellite galaxies encompass spiral galaxy NGC 3521 like a vast, cosmic bubble

Constellations Canis Major and Puppis with nearby deep sky objects

The Virgo Cluster galaxy NGC 4522

The Dark Tower, Cometary Globule in Scorpius. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by the interplay of cold

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

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

A colorful nebula shines bright with star making in its clouds

NGC 4911, a spiral galaxy located within the Coma Cluster of galaxies
NGC 4911, a spiral galaxy located deep within the Coma Cluster of galaxies in the northern constellation Coma Berenices

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

NGC 3372, The Carina Nebula

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

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

Blushing Nebula
A nebula is composed of stellar dust, gas, plasma rays, stars and surrounding planets

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

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"Exploring the Cosmic Cradles: A Journey through Stellar Nurseries" Embark on a celestial voyage to witness the birthplaces of stars, where galaxies unveil their most breathtaking creations. In the depths of Serpens lies M16, The Eagle Nebula, adorned with ethereal pillars known as the Pillars of Creation - an artistic masterpiece crafted by cosmic forces. Venturing further into space, we encounter the mesmerizing Ring Nebula M57, its vibrant hues captivating our senses. Hubble's lens unveils C017/3725 — a window into this stellar nursery's intricate dance of creation and destruction. As we traverse Orion's vast expanse, M42 and M43 emerge like celestial beacons amidst swirling gases. Here in these nebulous realms lie countless protostars yearning to ignite and illuminate their surroundings. IC 2177 beckons us next; behold the Seagull Nebula spreading its wings across interstellar landscapes. Within this avian spectacle lies a symphony of star formation that echoes throughout space and time. The constellations Auriga reveal two remarkable clusters: The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster. These stellar gatherings showcase nature's penchant for intricately arranging newborn stars in stunning patterns against an endless backdrop. In Vela's heart resides the Vela supernova remnant within the Gum Nebula area—a testament to cataclysmic events shaping new beginnings. Witness remnants intertwining with nascent stars as they paint a picture of cosmic resilience. Our journey takes us towards distant horizons where whirlpool galaxy M51 embraces its companion galaxy in an eternal gravitational embrace—a reminder that even amid chaos, beauty can arise from harmony. The Tarantula Nebula unravels before our eyes—an explosive cauldron brimming with star formation at every turn—nature's grandest fireworks display igniting awe within our souls.