Stellar Nursery Collection (#5)

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672 in the constellation Dorado

The Sculptor Galaxy, also known as NGC 253. NGC 253 is a prototypical starburst galaxy. The central 10, 000 light years of this galaxy shows evidence of a violent burst of star formation that began

Area of Flaming Star Nebula and complex in Auriga
Area of Flaming Star Nebula and IC 410 and IC 417 complex in Auriga

Open clusters Messier 47 and Messier 47 in the constellation Puppis
Messier 47 (right), a bright loose cluster, and Messier 46 (left), a fainter but very rich open cluster. Loose cluster at top right is NGC 2423

IC 1396 and Garnet Star in Cepheus
IC 1396, a large faint nebula in Cepheus, sometimes called the Elephant Trunk Nebula, though the actual Elephant Trunk feature is the dark protuberance just right of centre called van den Burgh 142

Infrared view showing the birth and death of stars. The stringy, seaweed-like filaments are the blown out remnants of a star that exploded in a supernova

Emission Nebula iin Perseus

Open cluster NGC 6231, the Prawn Nebula and surroundings

NGC 3603, a giant H-II region in the constellation Carina. At its center is an extremely compact and bright cluster core, HD 97950

M51, also known as NGC 5194, is having a close encounter with a nearby companion galaxy, NGC 5195, just off the upper edge of this image

The Scutum star cloud in the northern summer Milky Way. Messier 11, the Wild Duck Cluster, is at left, and open cluster Messier 26 is at bottom

Widefield view of the Sagittarius Star Cloud with the Swan Nebula above and open cluster Messier 23 at lower right. Barnard 92 is the prominent dark nebula on right edge of star cloud

The Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) with Herbig-Haro objects

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

Nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52, including the Bubble Nebula
Region of nebulosity around the open cluster Messier 52 (top left), including the Bubble Nebula. Bright nebula at right is NGC 7538. Small star cluster at lower right is NGC 7510

The birth of a star
In this artists conception, we peer through the dark dust of L1014 to witness the birth of a star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has detected a faint

The star-forming region NGC 2024 in the constellation Orion
The spectacular star-forming region known as the Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, in the constellation of Orion and its surroundings

Stars are born in this hourglass shaped nebula out in the cosmos

The Carina Nebula and surrounding clusters
The Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293

Deep sky image of the constellations Auriga and Taurus

Open cluster Messier 41 in the constellation Canis Major, below the bright star of Sirius. The small nebula at left is Sharpless 2-301

Messier 16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Imagination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Imagination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. ~ Jamie Paolinetti

A large red nebula covering a huge region of space. A nebula is a collection of interstellar gases, dust and matter in which stars are born

Messier 78 reflection nebula in Orion. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

Young star-forming complex NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus

Supernova remnants and star clusters in the constellation Gemini
The Jellyfish Nebula, IC 443, at left near the star Eta Geminorum. IC 443 is a supernova remnant. At upper right is the bright open star cluster Messier 35

IC 1396, the Elephant Trunk Nebula

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

The Cocoon Nebula

Rays of light from a newborn nebula
Rays of light coming from a newborn nebula near a habitable solar system

Cometary Globules CG 30 / 31 / 38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis
Cometary Globules CG 30/31/38 in the constellations Vela and Puppis. Bright rimmed globules and their more evolved cousin the cometary globule represent fascinating dynamic structures formed by

Open clusters Messier 35 and NGC 2158 in the constellation Gemini

New star formation in a vast gaseous nebula

The Jellyfish Nebula and associated nebulosity
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, and associated nebulosity such as IC 444 and LDN 1565, plus the Messier open cluster Messier 35 at right

The view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery
Artists concept showing the view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery

Open cluster NGC 457 in the constellation Cassiopeia. NGC 436 is at upper right and nebula Sharpless 2-188 at left

Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

A nebula surrounded by stars

The Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia
Messier 52 open cluster in Cassiopeia (upper left) and NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula (centre)

Stars, nebulae and dust clouds around the center of the Milky Way

Dark Doodad Nebula

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius constellation

Mosaic is of the Soul Nebula, also known as the Embryo Nebula, IC 1848, or W5
Mosaic of the Soul Nebula, also known as the Embryo Nebula, IC 1848, or W5. It is an open cluster of stars surrounded by a cloud of dust and gas over 150 light-years across and located about 6

NGC 3293, the Gem Cluster and Gabriela Mistral Nebula
NGC 3324 and 3293 are sparkling star clusters at the northwest corner of the Carina Nebula. NGC3293 is a small but very bright open cluster, called the Gem Cluster

Nebulosity in Cygnus
Nebulosity in the heart of Cygnus the Swan, including the North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula at left (NGC 7000 and IC 5070) and Gamma Cygni complex at right (IC 1318)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.