Stellar Formation Collection

Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604
Nebula in galaxy M33. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing clouds of gas in the nebula NGC 604. This nebula is a region of intensive star formation

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image showing dark pillars of dense molecular hydrogen and dust in the Eagle Nebula (M16)

Orion nebula (M42), optical image. This is a huge starbirth region, where gas is coalescing to form new stars. Radiation from the hot young stars ionises the gases in the nebula

Eagle Nebula. Optical image of the Eagle Nebula (M16, NGC 6611). This is an emission nebula, a cloud of gas that glows as the hydrogen gas it contains is ionised by radiation from the hot young stars

Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of Barnard 33 (the Horsehead Nebula), 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at left

Ring Nebula M57, Hubble image C017 / 3725
Ring Nebula (M22, NGC 6720). Combined images from the Subaru Telescope and Hubble Space telescope of the Ring Nebula M57. The Ring nebula is a planetary nebula lying around 2300 light years

Lagoon nebula M8
Lagoon nebula. Optical image of the Lagoon nebula (M8), a large starbirth region around 30 light years across. North is at top

Large Magellanic cloud
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), infrared image. The LMC is a dwarf galaxy, and a satellite of our own Milky Way galaxy. It contains regions of emission nebula (green, yellow and red)

Rosette Nebula. Coloured optical image of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237-39). This is a large starbirth region which glows due to ionisation of its gases by radiation from a cluster of hot young stars

Reflection nebula

Horsehead nebula, optical image. The horsehead shape is caused by dark nebula Barnard 33 (B 33). This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula IC 434 that lies behind

Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light

Cave nebulae (Sh2-155), an emission nebula complex in the constellation Cepheus. North is at top. Emission nebulae (HII regions)

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image C017 / 3719
Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611), optical image. The Eagle Nebula 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

Eta Carinae, Hubble image
Eta Carinae. False colour Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing the gas and dust clouds around the giant star Eta Carinae

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)

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

NGC 2068 reflection nebula
NGC 2068 (M78) nebula. Optical image of the bright reflection nebula NGC 2068, 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at top. A dark lane of dust obscures part of the nebula

Optical image of Horsehead and Great Orion nebula

Circumstellar graphite grain, electron micrograph

Optical image of a dark nebula on the Gum nebula
Dark nebula on Gum nebula. True-colour optical image of a dark nebula silhouetted against the bright Gum nebula in the constellation Vela

Stellar formation
Star formation. Image 1 of 2. Artwork of a cloud of gas and dust coalescing during the formation of a star. Stars form when gas clouds contract under their own gravity

Flame nebula (NGC 2024)
Flame nebula, optical image. The flame shape is caused by a dark nebula. This cloud of dust and gas obscures the light from the emission nebula that lies behind

Optical image of Horsehead Nebula and sur
Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of the area around the Horsehead Nebula (at centre right) in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is seen against the red cloud IC 434

Cone Nebula. Optical image of the dark Cone Nebula (lower left) and an emission nebula NGC 2264 (red, upper left) in the constellation Monoceros. North is at top

Nebula NGC 5367
Reflection nebula NGC 5367 (upper right) with the bright stars Chi Centauri (centre left) and Phi Centauri (lower right). Reflection nebulae are clouds of gas

Pelican Nebula. Optical image of the Pelican Nebula (IC 5067-5070). This is a large cloud of gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus

Omega Nebula. Optical image of the Omega Nebula, also known as Messier 17 and NGC 6618. This is an emission nebula, where hot

Optical image of the Horsehead nebula in Orion
Horsehead nebula. True-colour optical image of the Horsehead nebula in the constellation Orion. North is to the left. The horsehead shape is formed by the intrusion of the dark nebula B33 into

Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity. Optical image of nebulosity in the region of the star Rho Ophiuchi (purple, just above centre). North is at top

Eta Carinae as seen by HST after repair mission
Optical image of the Eta Carinae nebula as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after the servicing mission which took place in December 1993

Optical image of the Eta Carinae Nebula
Eta Carinae Nebula. Optical image of the Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372). It is an enormous cloud of hydrogen gas (an HII region) 300 light years across

Tornado-like structures in the Lagoon Nebula, M8
Lagoon Nebula. Optical image of tornado-like structures (upper centre & lower left) in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) which lies in the Sagittarius constellation

Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), an emission nebula illuminated by the bright star AE Aurigae. An emission nebula (HII region)

Optical image of the North America nebula
North America nebula. True-colour optical image of the North America nebula (NGC 7000). This large nebula is about 3000 light years away, and lies in the constellation Cygnus

Illustration Embryo Stars
Ilustration entitled Embryo Stars. Two young blue/white giant stars are seen amidst a vast cloud of hydrogen. The stars are accreting more of this gas by their gravitation

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

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"Unveiling the Cosmic Cradles: A Glimpse into Stellar Formation" Witness the breathtaking beauty as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. In this captivating journey through space, we explore various celestial wonders that showcase the birth of stars and their mesmerizing evolution. The nebula NGC 604, a stunning masterpiece unveiled by Hubble's lens, reveals a vibrant tapestry of gas and dust where new stars are born. Its ethereal glow serves as a testament to the immense power and creativity found within our universe. Among these cosmic marvels lies the iconic "Pillars of Creation, " towering columns in the Eagle Nebula that epitomize stellar nurseries. These colossal structures serve as incubators for countless protostars, nurturing them until they burst forth with radiant energy. Venturing deeper into Orion Nebula (M42), we encounter an awe-inspiring spectacle teeming with young stars surrounded by glowing clouds of gas and dust. This celestial nursery is a hotbed for star formation, showcasing nature's ability to sculpt magnificent creations on an astronomical scale. As we traverse further into space, we stumble upon Horsehead Nebula—a dark silhouette against a backdrop of colorful gases—where newborn stars emerge from dense molecular clouds like shining beacons in an endless expanse. Behold Ring Nebula M57—an intricate halo formed from layers of expelled material surrounding a dying star. This captivating image reminds us that even in death, stars continue to inspire wonder and fascination. In Lagoon Nebula M8, witness vast regions illuminated by massive clusters of newly formed stars. Their brilliance illuminates nearby gas clouds while casting enchanting reflections across interstellar landscapes. Gazing towards Large Magellanic Cloud unveils astonishing vistas adorned with vibrant hues emanating from active star-forming regions. Here, galaxies collide in cosmic ballets giving rise to dazzling displays that captivate astronomers worldwide.