Molecular Clouds Collection

M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens

Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula
Pillars of Creation are part of the Eagle Nebula and are made of interstellar dust and gases

The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion

The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster in the constellation Auriga
The Pinwheel Cluster (left), and the Starfish Cluster (right), in the constellation Auriga. The area is surrounded by a nebulosity including NGC 1931 (bottom center), IC 417 (right center)

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The large IC 1396 emission nebula complex. This beautiful nebula of hydrogen gas and dust is a stellar nursery that host many young stars in the constellation of Cepheus

The Pelican Nebula, an H II region in the constellation Cygnus

The Orion constellation

A dark nebula in Cepheus

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

A dark nebula against the Milky Way

Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula in Orion

Our Sun may have formed from a protostellar nebula like this one

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left). Around Orion you can see Barnards Loop

NGC 2264, the Christmas Tree Cluster and nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

The Propeller Nebula, also known as DWB 111 or Simeis 57, lies in the constellation Cygnus, near a Wolf-Rayet star (WR-140)

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

The Rosette Nebula

Nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green
Recently discovered nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green

The blast wave of a nova pulls away the gas clouds surrounding this system, lighting its sole planet up with a deadly sunrise

Dusty Nebulae in Cepheus constellation
This field contains the dusty nebula vdb 150 in the Cepheus constellation

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

The Rosette Nebula with nebulosity complex in Monoceros
The Rosette Nebula (bottom), with open cluster NGC 2244, and complex of nebulosity in Monoceros (above), including the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, with Monoceros dark nebula complex

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

Protostellar Disk
Stars form from whirling disks of dust and gas

The Vela Supernova Remnant

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Glowing and reflecting nebulosity in the constellation of Lacerta
Glowing and reflecting nebulosity of dust and gas in the constellation of Lacerta

NGC 6188 is an emission nebula in Ara

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the constellation Ara

The Angel Nebula

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible
Constellation Cygnus showing the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, Cirrus Nebula, Crescent Nebula, Tulip Nebula, and Butterfly Nebula

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

The constellations of Auriga and southern Gemini, showing the four Messier star clusters: M36, M37, M38 in Auriga and M35 in Gemini

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus. Very dense stars and dark nebulae litter this region of Ophiuchus in our Milky Way

M42 nebula in Orion

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

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Molecular clouds, the celestial wonders that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike, are vast regions of interstellar gas and dust where new stars are born. These cosmic nurseries hold secrets to the formation of galaxies and offer glimpses into the mysteries of our universe. One such marvel is M16, also known as The Eagle Nebula in Serpens. This breathtaking cloud showcases towering pillars of gas and dust, famously dubbed the Pillars of Creation. Within these structures lie stellar nurseries where young stars emerge from their dusty cocoons. IC 2177, better known as the Seagull Nebula, presents a stunning display with its intricate patterns resembling a graceful bird in flight. Its ethereal beauty is matched only by its neighbor - The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion. This dark silhouette against a backdrop of glowing gas serves as an iconic symbol for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. In Auriga's starry expanse lies another spectacle - The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster. These clusters sparkle with countless stars tightly bound together, creating mesmerizing patterns that leave us awestruck. Venturing deeper into space brings us to Vela supernova remnant at the heart of Gum Nebula area in Vela constellation. Remnants from ancient stellar explosions mingle with molecular clouds, painting a picture reminiscent of fireworks frozen in time. The Rosette Nebula enchants observers with its delicate petals formed by glowing hydrogen gas illuminated by nearby newborn stars. A widefield view reveals both Orion Nebula's radiant glow and Horsehead Nebula's enigmatic silhouette side by side – two contrasting yet harmonious celestial entities coexisting within one frame. Further exploration leads us to IC 1396 emission nebula complex – an expansive region brimming with vibrant colors emanating from ionized gases excited by massive hot stars residing within it. Cygnus constellation boasts The Pelican Nebula.