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Deneb and emission nebulae. Deneb (Alpha Cygni, lower left) is a blue giant, and one of the most powerful stars known. It is the 19th brightest star in the night sky despite its huge distance

Optical image of Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula
Rho Ophiuchi nebula. True-colour optical image of nebulosity (IC 4604) surrounding the star Rho Ophiuchi (upper centre) in the constellation Ophiuchus

IC 423 and IC 426 reflection nebulae, optical image. IC 423 is at lower right; IC 426 at upper left. These nebulae are reflection nebulae in the constellation Orion

Cave nebula (SH2-155), optical image. This nebula is an emission nebula, known as the Cave nebula because of the dark regions on the northern edge

Optical image of the Orion Nebula
Orion nebula. True-colour optical image of the great Orion nebula (M42 & M43, with NGC 1977 above) showing the fine strands of nebulosity in its outer reaches

NGC 2264 nebulae. Optical image of the NGC 2264 nebulae in the constellation Monoceros. North is at top. NGC 2264 is the hot young star cluster (bright patch at centre left)

Aritsts impressions of formation of a new star
Third in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. The great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases begins to contract under its own gravity

Optical image of the Tarantula nebula in Dorado
Tarantula nebula. True-colour optical image of the Tarantula nebula (NGC 2070, 30 Doradonis) in the constellation Dorado. This immense nebula is not actually in our galaxy, the Milky Way, at all

Star forming region

Eagle and Omega nebulae. Optical image of the Eagle (red, upper right) and Omega (red, bottom centre) nebulae. They are emission nebulae

Emission nebulae in the constellation Auriga. Emission nebulae (HII regions) are clouds of gas and dust which glow as hydrogen gas they contain is ionised by radiation from hot stars embedded in

Optical image of the nebula NGC 1977 in Orion
NGC 1977 reflection nebula. True-colour optical image of the nebula NGC 1977, part of the great Orion Nebula in Orion. This nebula is slightly above the rest of the Orion nebula (M42 & M43)

Orion nebula
Orion Nebula. Mosaic of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the Orion Nebula. The colours approximate to natural tones

Orion nebulae. Optical image of nebulae 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at top. The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024, pink, lower centre) is bisected by a dark lane of dust

Emission nebula NGC 2174. North is at top. The nebula is also called the Monkey nebula. It is a cloud of gas and dust that emits light as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from hot

Eagle nebula (M16)
Eagle nebula. True-colour optical image of the Eagle nebula (M16, NGC 6611) in the constellation Serpens Cauda. This huge cloud of gas and dust, which lies around 6000 light years from Earth

Horsehead and Flame nebulae
Optical image of the Horsehead nebula (IC 434) in the constellation Orion. The smaller, more orange Flame nebula (NGC 2024) is at lower left

Rosette Nebula. Optical image of the Rosette Nebula (red, lower right) in the constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn. North is at top

California nebula. Optical image of the California nebula (NGC 1499). North is at top. This is a huge cloud of gas, mainly hydrogen

Galaxy formation. Image 1 of 3. Supercomputer simulation modelling the growth of galaxies. This image shows the expansion of primordial gas 0.3 billion years after the start of the simulation

Dust disc and jet around young star, HH-30
Jet from a young star. Visible light image of the Herbig-Haro object HH-30, a jet of gas about half a light year long, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope

Emission nebulae IC 1848 and IC 1805
Emission nebulae IC 1805 and IC 1848. North is at top. These nebulae are also known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. The Soul nebula (IC 1848) is at lower left

HST image of star birth in galaxy NGC 1808
Star birth. Hubble space telescope (HST) coloured combined infrared and optical image of star birth regions at the heart of galaxy NGC 1808

California nebula (NGC 1499). North is at top. This is a huge cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot star Menkib (Xi Persei, centre right)

Optical image of Barnards nebulae B72 and B68

Artists impression of the formation of a new star
Second in a series of 6 artists impressions illustrating the formation of a new star, such as the Sun. A great swirling cloud of interstellar dust & gases floats gently in space

North America nebula. North is at top. This nebula (centre left) is named for its resemblance to the continent. It is part of the same nebula as the Pelican nebula (IC 5067-70, centre right)

Star birth. Artwork of a new star shining in an illuminated gaseous cloud (reflection nebula), as seen from a nearby Saturn-like planet

Rho Ophiuchi nebulae. Optical image of nebulosity around the stars Rho Ophiuchi and Antares (Alpha Scorpii). North is at top. Rho Ophiuchi (upper left) is surrounded by a blue reflection nebula

Star birth in galaxy NGC 4314

Optical image of part of Barnards loop nebula
Barnards loop nebula. True-colour optical image of a portion of Barnards Loop (pink), an elliptical ring of glowing nebulosity surrounding the constellation Orion

Optical image of the Trifid nebula in Sagittarius

Stars and nebulae in Ophiuchus & Scorpius
Nebulae. Optical image of stars in clouds of interstellar gas & dust (nebulae) in the constell- ations of Scorpius & Ophiuchus

Lagoon and Trifid nebulae. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8, centre right) and the Trifid nebula (M20, upper right)

Nebula near the bright star Altair
Optical photograph showing a dark nebula, discovered by E. E. Barnard, near the bright star Altair in the constellation Aquila

Iris Nebula. Optical image of NGC 7023, the Iris Nebula (blue, upper centre). North is at top. This reflection nebula is the part of a cloud of gas

Optical image of the Rosette nebula NGC 2237-2239
Rosette nebula. True-colour optical image of the Rosette nebula (NGC 2237-2239). This nebula is about 2600 light years away, and lies in the constellation Monoceros

Emission nebula, artwork. Emission nebulae are vast clouds of gas and dust that emit light due to ionisation of the hydrogen gas they contain by radiation from hot young stars within them

Computer artwork of stages in a stars life
Life of a star. Computer illustration of stages in the life of a star like our own Sun. The star is born (upper right) from the gravitational contrac- tion of a cloud of gas (nebula)

True-colour UK Schmidt image of Trifid Nebula M20
Trifid Nebula. True-colour optical image derived from UK Schmidt plates of the Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514) in the constellation Sagittarius

Universes evolution
Evolution of the universe. Computer illustration of the evolution of the universe. Time passes from left to right, with the present at centre left

Abstract artwork of the evolution of life

Black hole spectrum, X-ray image
Black hole spectrum. Coloured Chandra telescope X- ray spectrum of the black hole binary system XTE J1118+480. The spectrum (narrow line)

Simeis 147 supernova remnant, optical image. The glowing filaments of gas and dust are the remains of a supernova explosion, or explosive death of a large star

Stars. Computer artwork showing a combination of stars of different colours, sizes and brightness. The colour of a star will depend on several of its properties, including its chemical composition

Galaxies M81 and M82. Optical image of the spiral galaxy M81 (centre) and the smaller irregularly shaped M82 (centre top)

Veil nebula supernova remnant, NGC 6979. Optical image of a region of the Veil nebula, part of the Cygnus Loop, which is the remnant of a supernova that exploded some 5-8000 years ago

Cybernetic evolution. Conceptual computer artwork of the evolution of a cybernetic human. From left to right, the sequence shows the stages that led, over more than a billion years

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"Evolution: A Journey Through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating voyage through the realms of evolution, where the wonders of our universe intertwine with the intricate tapestry of life. From distant galaxies to ancient fossils, witness the ever-unfolding story that has shaped our world. Gaze upon the mesmerizing Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604, a celestial masterpiece born from stellar explosions. Marvel at the ethereal beauty of Orion Nebula, where stars are born amidst swirling cosmic clouds. Behold the iconic Pillars of Creation, towering structures sculpted by celestial forces in an ongoing dance between creation and destruction. Venture deeper into Earth's history as you encounter geological strata dating back to the 19th century. These layers reveal secrets locked within rocks, whispering tales of ancient landscapes and changing climates. Explore hominid crania that offer glimpses into our own evolutionary journey – a testament to how we have evolved over millions of years. Discover Archaeopteryx, known as "the first bird, " bridging two worlds with its dinosaurian and avian features. This fossilized marvel stands as a potential missing link between dinosaurs and birds—a pivotal piece in understanding our shared ancestry. Delve even further back in time as you uncover fossils from the Paleozoic era—ancient remnants that provide insight into prehistoric marine life forms which once roamed primordial oceans. Witness stages in human evolution unfold before your eyes—an extraordinary transformation spanning countless generations. From primitive ancestors to modern Homo sapiens, trace humanity's remarkable journey towards complexity and consciousness. In this grand symphony orchestrated by nature itself, observe Charles Darwin—the visionary British naturalist who unraveled many mysteries surrounding evolution through his groundbreaking work. His tireless pursuit for knowledge forever changed our understanding of life's interconnectedness.