Stellar Nursery Collection (#7)

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.