Reflection Nebula Collection

Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades. Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in the constellation Taurus, the bull. North is at top. This is a cluster of young stars thought to be around 50 million years old

The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae, visible to the naked eye in the night sky

Merope star and nebulosity
Merope star and associated nebulosity. Merope (23 Tauri) is one of the stars in the Pleiades open star cluster (M45). Unusually for a nebula, the gas and dust is not associated with the young stars

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)

Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades. Optical image of part of the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in the constellation Taurus, the bull. North is at top. This is a cluster of young stars thought to be around 50 million years old

Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades star cluster. True-colour optical image of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45, NGC 1432). This cluster is about 30 light years wide

Reflection nebula

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)

The center of the Orion Nebula, known as the Trapezium Cluster
The center of the Orion Nebula (Messir 42), known as the Trapezium Cluster. Directly in front of Messier 42 is a small grouping of hot O

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

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

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

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

Pleiades star cluster (M45), Hubble Space Telescope image

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

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

The Orion constellation

A close up of the Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 or NGC 1976, is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt. It is one of the brightest nebulae

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

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)

M42, the Orion Nebula (top), and NGC 1977, a reflection nebula (bottom)

NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

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

Witch Head Nebula
IC 2118, also known as Witch Head Nebula, is a reflection nebula near the Orion constellation

The Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977
Messier 42, the Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

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

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

The Cave Nebula

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

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

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

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

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

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

The NGC 2264 region showing the Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster, and Fox Fur Nebula

The Angel Nebula

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

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

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Reflecting the Beauty of the Cosmos: Exploring Reflection Nebulae" Gazing into the vast expanse of space, we are captivated by the ethereal allure of reflection nebulae. These celestial wonders, such as the Orion Nebula and Pleiades star cluster, offer a glimpse into the cosmic artistry that unfolds beyond our earthly realm. The Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery located in the constellation Orion, showcases vibrant hues of blue and pink as it illuminates with young stars being born amidst swirling gas and dust. Its mesmerizing beauty has fascinated astronomers for centuries, inspiring countless dreams and igniting our curiosity about distant galaxies. In contrast to its neighbor, the Pleiades star cluster presents a different spectacle altogether. Known for its seven prominent stars visible to the naked eye on clear nights, this cluster also boasts intricate nebulosity surrounding Merope - one of its brightest members. This delicate interplay between stars and nebulous clouds creates an otherworldly ambiance that enchants stargazers worldwide. Venturing further across space's tapestry brings us to IC 2177 - aptly named "the Seagull Nebula. " With its striking resemblance to a soaring seabird in flight against an indigo sky canvas, this reflection nebula evokes awe-inspiring wonderment at nature's ability to shape celestial objects into familiar forms. Amongst these captivating formations lies The Horsehead Nebula within Orion's constellation – an iconic silhouette resembling a majestic equine figure emerging from interstellar gas clouds. This enigmatic sight serves as a reminder that even in vast darkness there is always light waiting to be discovered. As we continue our journey through constellations like Auriga, we encounter breathtaking sights like The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster – two dazzling reflection nebulae nestled amidst sparkling stellar companions. Their radiant presence reminds us that unity can create extraordinary beauty when diverse elements come together.