Stellar Nursery Collection (#6)

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)

M20, The Trifid Nebula in Sagittarius

The Lobster Nebula in Scorpius
NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

Open cluster Messier 38 in the constellation Auriga with nearby nebulosity and small cluster NGC 1907

Narrowband image of Thackerays Globules and IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula

A vast gaseous nebula illuminated from within by new stars
A vast gaseous nebula illuminated from within by the new stars being born inside it

The Rho Ophiuchus area in Sagittarius
Nebula around Antares in the Rho Ophiuchus area of Sagittarius

The Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens
M16, the Eagle Nebula in the constellation Serpens

The Bubble Nebula, an emission nebula in Cassiopeia
The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is a H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia

IC 2944, a large H II region in the constellation of Centaurus
IC 2944, a large H II region (star forming cloud) in the southern constellation of Centaurus. The bright blue star near the center is Lambda Centauri

Westerlund 2 star cluster in Carina
Westerlund 2 (Gum 29), star cluster in Carina. Westerlund 2 is remarkable for the presence of one of the most massive stellar systems known, WR20a, seen as an eclipsing binary system

NGC 4449, an irregular galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. NGC 4449 is a dwarf irregular galaxy and a member of the Canis Venaticorum I cloud which contains a few other prominent galaxies

The constellations of Gemini and Auriga

Open cluster Hyades and giant star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus
The open cluster Hyades and giant star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus, with smaller open cluster NGC 1647 at left

An artists depiction of a large spiral galaxy viewed from edge on. Dust and gases obscure the edge of the galaxy that contains a black hole at its center

Jupiter in the constellation Taurus with deep sky objects
Jupiter in the constellation Taurus above the Hyades open cluster and Aldebaran, below the Pleiades. NGC 1647 and NGC 1746 clusters are also visible at left

Planetary nebula NGC 5189, Hubble image C017 / 3748
Planetary nebula NGC 5189, Hubble Space Telescope image. NGC 5189 lies 1800 light years from Earth in the constellation Musca

NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image C017 / 3732
NGC 281 starbirth region, optical image. Also called the Pacman Nebula, this is a region of active star formation 9, 200 light years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia

Trifid Nebula M20, optical image C017 / 3720
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514), optical image. The Trifid Nebula lies around 9000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3755
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Tulip nebula, optical image C017 / 3754
Tulip nebula, optical image

Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble image C017 / 3753
Great Orion nebula (M42), Hubble Space Telescope image. M42 is a diffuse nebula situated south(b) of Orions Belt in the constellation of Orion

Cats Paw nebula, optical image
Cats Paw nebula (NGC 6334), combined optical image. The Cats Paw emission nebula is a huge stellar nursery where hundreds of stars are formed

Dumbbell Nebula M27, Hubble image C017 / 3723
Dumbbell Nebula (M22, NGC 6853). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Dumbbell Nebula M22

Nebula NGC 1760, optical image C017 / 3736
Nebula NGC 1760, optical image. NGC 1760 is an star-forming complex nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Crab Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3717
Cab nebula (M1). Optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core, which has formed a pulsar (white dot)

Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image C016 / 9725
Orion Nebula, WISE infrared image. The Orion Nebula is an vast cloud of dust and gas where new stars are being formed. It is located around 1500 light years from Earth, in the constellation of Orion

Carina nebula (NGC 3372), optical image C017 / 3741
Carina nebula (NGC 3372), optical image. This is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars that have

Trifid Nebula M20, Hubble image C017 / 3721
Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Trifid Nebula M20

Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3716
Veil Nebula (IC 1340), optical image. The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Spiral galaxy, HST image
Spiral galaxy. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of the barred spiral glaxay NGC 6384, with stars of our galaxy, the Milky Way in the foreground

Monkey Head Nebula, HST image C013 / 5760
Monkey Head Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of pillars of glowing gas and dark dust in the Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)

W33A protostar accretion disc, artwork C015 / 0806
W33A protostar accretion disc. Artwork of the accretion disc (yellow-orange), the outer torus (cloudy, dusty ring), and polar outflow jets (blue)

Lagoon Nebula, optical image C014 / 5036
Lagoon Nebula, optical image. This is an emission nebula, a huge cloud of gas and dust that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars that have formed within

Emission nebula, artwork
Emission nebula. Computer artwork of an emission nebula. Nebulae are huge clouds of interstellar gas and dust. Emission nebulae are starbirth regions that glow red due to the ionisation of

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331. Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. This galaxy lies around 50 million light years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus

Early universe, artwork
Early universe. Artwork showing the clumping of matter in stellar nurseries in the early universe. Stars form when gravitational accretion causes clumps of gas and dust (nebulae)

Earth and nebulae. Computer artwork of the Earth with a nebula behind it. A nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust in space. They are often many light years across

Spiral galaxy M66, infrared image. Blue areas are mature stars, while red areas are regions of active star formation. It is thought the distorted shape of this galaxy is due to gravitational

Starbirth region, artwork
Starbirth region. Artwork of a stellar nursery, with many proto-stars lighting up the interstellar gas and dust (nebula) from which the stars are forming

Tarantula nebula. The tarantula nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is found in the Large Magellanic Cloud, approximately 170, 000 light years from Earth

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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.