Star Birth Collection (page 3)

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

Emission nebula, computer 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 hydrogen

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

Bubble nebula and surrounding nebulae
Bubble nebula (NGC 7635) with surrounding nebulosity. North is at top. The Bubble itself is in the bright orange patch just left of centre, just left of the bright blue star

Ring galaxy

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

Pinwheel galaxy (M33)

Pinwheel galaxy. Optical image of the Pinwheel galaxy (M33) in the constellation Triangulum. North is at top. This face-on spiral galaxy is just under 3 million light years from our Milky Way galaxy

Irregular galaxy NGC 1427, Hubble Space Telescope image. This galaxy has been distorted by the gravitational field of the nearby Fornax cluster of galaxies (not seen)

Star cluster Pismis 24 above NGC 6357
Star cluster Pismis 24 (upper centre) above the nebula NGC 6357, Hubble Space Telescope image. The nebula is glowing under the impact of radiation from hot, young stars, such as those in the cluster

Planetary nebula, artwork
Planetary nebula, computer artwork. Planetary nebulae are shells of glowing gases from a dying star, expanding outwards from the central star

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

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

Star child, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Star child. Conceptual image of a sleeping childs face glowing with a pale light against a background of stars. This image can represent a child dreaming of travelling to the stars

Protoplanetary disc disrupted by O-star. Artwork of the energetic solar wind from an O-star (upper right), a hot type of star

HD 98800 planetary system, artwork. The artwork is based on observations made in infrared with the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)

Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
Christmas Tree cluster (NGC 2264), optical image. This nebula, also known as the Cone Mosaic nebula, consists of clouds of dust

Tarantula nebula. The tarantula nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is found in the Large Magellanic Cloud, approximately 170, 000 light years from Earth

Rosette Nebula, infrared image. This area of the nebula (a large cloud of gas and dust) shows a cavity formed by the strong stellar winds of a hot type of star called O-stars

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Cosmic Cradles: Witnessing the Spectacle of Star Birth" Step into the mesmerizing world of celestial creation as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Behold the breathtaking nebula NGC 604, a stellar nursery where stars are born amidst swirling cosmic clouds. Venture further into the enchanting Orion Nebula, where wisps of gas and dust intertwine to form new luminous bodies. Marvel at the iconic "Pillars of Creation, " towering columns sculpted by starlight's gentle touch, nurturing nascent stars within their ethereal embrace. Delve deeper into space's tapestry and encounter Nebula Sh 2-106, an awe-inspiring sight resembling a celestial butterfly spreading its wings across vast distances. Gaze upon the majestic Gas Pillars in the Eagle Nebula, colossal structures that harbor countless newborn stars like precious jewels adorning nature's crown. Witness firsthand the radiant splendor emanating from Orion Nebula (M42), a celestial masterpiece teeming with stellar nurseries bustling with activity. Observe Antennae Colliding Galaxies locked in an intricate dance, birthing new galaxies through their cosmic collision. The captivating beauty continues with glimpses of Horsehead Nebula and Interacting Galaxies Arp 147 - both showcasing interstellar interactions giving rise to dazzling displays of star formation against velvety backdrops. Marvel at Ring Nebula M57's delicate halo encircling a dying star; witness its final act before fading away gracefully into stardust. Return once more to Orion Nebula (M42 and M43), where clusters of young stars illuminate their surroundings like beacons in an infinite sea. These extraordinary images remind us that even amidst vast expanses of darkness, light emerges from chaos – ushering forth new beginnings in distant corners of our universe. The birthplace of stars is unveiled before our eyes through these stunning snapshots captured by Hubble, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of creation and our place within it.