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Spiral Galaxy M31 in Andromede - The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) - The Andromede galaxy is located about 2.3 million years ago - light from Earth. Two satellite galaxies accompany it: M32 (NGC 221) on the left of the nucleus, and M110 (NGC 205) on the bottom. Like the lactee path, the Andromede galaxy belongs to the local group, making up about thirty galaxies. Andromeda is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way Galaxy. M31 is about 2.3 million light years far from us in the constellation Andromeda. It is the biggest member in our Local Group. Its diameter is more than 150,000 light years, compared to the Milky Way's 100,000 light years. M31 has two satellite galaxies: M110 (NGC 205) the elliptic galaxy at bottom and M32 (NGC 221), the bright star - like object at left of the nucleus

Spiral Galaxy M31 in Andromede - The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) - The Andromede galaxy is located about 2.3 million years ago - light from Earth. Two satellite galaxies accompany it: M32 (NGC 221) on the left of the nucleus, and M110 (NGC 205) on the bottom. Like the lactee path, the Andromede galaxy belongs to the local group, making up about thirty galaxies. Andromeda is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way Galaxy. M31 is about 2.3 million light years far from us in the constellation Andromeda. It is the biggest member in our Local Group. Its diameter is more than 150,000 light years, compared to the Milky Way's 100,000 light years. M31 has two satellite galaxies: M110 (NGC 205) the elliptic galaxy at bottom and M32 (NGC 221), the bright star - like object at left of the nucleus

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Nebula SH2 - 64 in Snake - Nebula SH2 - 64 in Serpens - Low emission nebula (red) in the constellation Serpent. Sh2 - 64 is number 64 in a catalog of 313 HII (emission nebulae) regions published by Stewart Sharpless in 1959. This cataog was intended to be comprehensive north of - 27 degrees declination. Sh2 - 64 is the emission (red) nebula just left of center. The reflection nebulosity is of an unknown catalog

Nebula SH2 - 64 in Snake - Nebula SH2 - 64 in Serpens - Low emission nebula (red) in the constellation Serpent. Sh2 - 64 is number 64 in a catalog of 313 HII (emission nebulae) regions published by Stewart Sharpless in 1959. This cataog was intended to be comprehensive north of - 27 degrees declination. Sh2 - 64 is the emission (red) nebula just left of center. The reflection nebulosity is of an unknown catalog

Tom Davis

PIX4620955

The Hanger and Nebula SH2 - 83 - Coathanger and nebula SH2 - 83 in Vulpecula - The Hanger cluster or Brocchi cluster (left) is not a true cluster of stars but an asterism located in the constellation of Little Fox. Towards the center of the image, a small nebula emitted, Sh2 - 83. Little Fox Constellation. Brocchi's Cluster (also known as the Coathanger or Collinder 399) is an asterism located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was first described by the Persian astronomer Al Sufi in his Book of Fixed Stars in 964 and was independently rediscovered by Giovanni Hodierna in the seventeenth century. In the 1920s, D. F. Brocchi, an amateur astronomer and chart maker for the American Association of Variable Star Observers, created a map of this object for use in calibrating photometers. The asterism is made up of ten stars ranging from fifth to seventh magnitude which form the conspicuous Coathanger, a straight line of six stars with a “” hook””” of four stars on the south side. An addition

The Hanger and Nebula SH2 - 83 - Coathanger and nebula SH2 - 83 in Vulpecula - The Hanger cluster or Brocchi cluster (left) is not a true cluster of stars but an asterism located in the constellation of Little Fox. Towards the center of the image, a small nebula emitted, Sh2 - 83. Little Fox Constellation. Brocchi's Cluster (also known as the Coathanger or Collinder 399) is an asterism located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was first described by the Persian astronomer Al Sufi in his Book of Fixed Stars in 964 and was independently rediscovered by Giovanni Hodierna in the seventeenth century. In the 1920s, D. F. Brocchi, an amateur astronomer and chart maker for the American Association of Variable Star Observers, created a map of this object for use in calibrating photometers. The asterism is made up of ten stars ranging from fifth to seventh magnitude which form the conspicuous Coathanger, a straight line of six stars with a “” hook””” of four stars on the south side. An addition

Tom Davis

PIX4620989

Nebula NGC 7023 in Cephee - Iris Nebula in Cepheus - The nebula of the Iris (NGC 7023) is a reflexion nebula illuminated by the star HD 200775. Infrared observations indicate that this nebula contains PAH (aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons), molecules composed of carbon atoms and hydrogen. NGC 7023 (The Iris Nebula) is located 1400 Light Years away. The bright star HD 200775 shining through the nebula NGC 7023 is a 10 solar mass star centrally imbedded in a region surrounded by ambient molecular cloud material. Infrared observations indicate that this nebula may contain complex carbon molecules known as PaHS

Nebula NGC 7023 in Cephee - Iris Nebula in Cepheus - The nebula of the Iris (NGC 7023) is a reflexion nebula illuminated by the star HD 200775. Infrared observations indicate that this nebula contains PAH (aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons), molecules composed of carbon atoms and hydrogen. NGC 7023 (The Iris Nebula) is located 1400 Light Years away. The bright star HD 200775 shining through the nebula NGC 7023 is a 10 solar mass star centrally imbedded in a region surrounded by ambient molecular cloud material. Infrared observations indicate that this nebula may contain complex carbon molecules known as PaHS

Tom Davis

PIX4620553

Nebula VdB 4 in Cassiopee - Nebula VdB 4 in Cassiopeia - van den Bergh 4 is a reflexion nebula in the constellation Cassiopee. The adjacent dark nebulae and dust appear not to be cataloged

Nebula VdB 4 in Cassiopee - Nebula VdB 4 in Cassiopeia - van den Bergh 4 is a reflexion nebula in the constellation Cassiopee. The adjacent dark nebulae and dust appear not to be cataloged

Tom Davis

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Cometary Globule CG4 dans la Puppe - Grand Champ - CG4 a cometary globule in Puppis - Wide field - Cometary cells are small clouds of isolated gases. This one, called CG4 (left middle of the image), is located about 1300 light years away in the constellation Pupus. Its head is 1.5 years light and its tail extends for 8 years. This cloud is a star-forming region. A spiral galaxy seen by the slice (ESO 257 - 19) is visible to the left of the blood cell. It is located 100 million years later. At the bottom left of the image, another galaxy is visible, NGC 2427. This region of the southern sky has numerous colorful faint gaseous nebulae that are very difficult to image due to thier very low surface brightness. CG4 is a ruptured cometary globule that appears to be ready to “” eat””” the distant galaxy ESO257 - 019. In fact, these two objects are very far apart; ESO257 - 019 being more than 100 million light years further away than CG4. Cometary blood cells are isolated, relatively small clo

Cometary Globule CG4 dans la Puppe - Grand Champ - CG4 a cometary globule in Puppis - Wide field - Cometary cells are small clouds of isolated gases. This one, called CG4 (left middle of the image), is located about 1300 light years away in the constellation Pupus. Its head is 1.5 years light and its tail extends for 8 years. This cloud is a star-forming region. A spiral galaxy seen by the slice (ESO 257 - 19) is visible to the left of the blood cell. It is located 100 million years later. At the bottom left of the image, another galaxy is visible, NGC 2427. This region of the southern sky has numerous colorful faint gaseous nebulae that are very difficult to image due to thier very low surface brightness. CG4 is a ruptured cometary globule that appears to be ready to “” eat””” the distant galaxy ESO257 - 019. In fact, these two objects are very far apart; ESO257 - 019 being more than 100 million light years further away than CG4. Cometary blood cells are isolated, relatively small clo

Tom Davis

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Nebula VDB 126 in Little Fox - Nebula VDB 126 in Vulpecula - VDB 126 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are LBN 133 - 4, LDN 768, LDN 772. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are LBN 133 - 4, LDN 768, LDN 772

Nebula VDB 126 in Little Fox - Nebula VDB 126 in Vulpecula - VDB 126 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are LBN 133 - 4, LDN 768, LDN 772. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are LBN 133 - 4, LDN 768, LDN 772

Tom Davis

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Nebula VDB 154 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 154 in Cepheus - VDB 154 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are Sh2 - 150, LBN 520, LDN 1207 - 9. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are Sh2 - 150, LBN 520, LDN 1207 - 9

Nebula VDB 154 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 154 in Cepheus - VDB 154 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are Sh2 - 150, LBN 520, LDN 1207 - 9. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are Sh2 - 150, LBN 520, LDN 1207 - 9

Tom Davis

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Nebula VDB 10 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 10 in Cepheus - VDB 10 is a nebula by light reflexion. Faint reflection nebula

Nebula VDB 10 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 10 in Cepheus - VDB 10 is a nebula by light reflexion. Faint reflection nebula

Tom Davis

PIX4621727

Nebulae near the remains of the supernova of the Sails - Nebulae near Vela supernova remnant - At the bottom of the picture part of the supernova of the sails. On the left, the orange nebula is RCW 36. This region in Vela sports numerous emission, reflection, and dark nebulae

Nebulae near the remains of the supernova of the Sails - Nebulae near Vela supernova remnant - At the bottom of the picture part of the supernova of the sails. On the left, the orange nebula is RCW 36. This region in Vela sports numerous emission, reflection, and dark nebulae

Tom Davis

PIX4582910

Globular cluster 47 Toucan - The globular cluster 47 Tucanae, NGC 104 - The globular cluster 47 Toucan (or NGC 104) is visible to the naked eye from the southern hemisphere. Located about 15000 years ago - light it contains several million stars, some of which are among the older stars known today. At the top right of the image, part of the galaxy of the Little Magellan Cloud; under NGC 104, a small globular cluster, NGC 121. Discovered by Abbe Nicholas Louis de Lacaille on September 14, 1751. NGC 104, better known as 47 Tucanae, is the second largest and second brightest globular cluster in the skies, outshone only by another southern globular, Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). As its name “” 47 Tucanae”” indicates, this object was first cataloged as a star and numbered the 47th in Tucana. Although a conspicuous naked - eye object, it is situated so much south at its declination of - 72 deg, that it was not discovered as a deepsky object before 1751, when Abbe Lacaille cataloged it in his li

Globular cluster 47 Toucan - The globular cluster 47 Tucanae, NGC 104 - The globular cluster 47 Toucan (or NGC 104) is visible to the naked eye from the southern hemisphere. Located about 15000 years ago - light it contains several million stars, some of which are among the older stars known today. At the top right of the image, part of the galaxy of the Little Magellan Cloud; under NGC 104, a small globular cluster, NGC 121. Discovered by Abbe Nicholas Louis de Lacaille on September 14, 1751. NGC 104, better known as 47 Tucanae, is the second largest and second brightest globular cluster in the skies, outshone only by another southern globular, Omega Centauri (NGC 5139). As its name “” 47 Tucanae”” indicates, this object was first cataloged as a star and numbered the 47th in Tucana. Although a conspicuous naked - eye object, it is situated so much south at its declination of - 72 deg, that it was not discovered as a deepsky object before 1751, when Abbe Lacaille cataloged it in his li

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Nebula NGC 6188 in the Altar - NGC 6188 nebula in Ara - Nebula NGC 6188 is located about 4000 years from Earth. It is home to a cluster of young stars NGC 6193, formed three million years ago. Lower left, nebula NGC 6164. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). NGC 6188 is a red emission nebula located in southern constellation of Ara, about 4000 light years away. Inside of it, a young 3 million year star cluster. NGC 6193. The hottest stars of the cluster, two closely spaced O - type giants HD 150135 and HD 150136, (the bright stars in the image) are the illumination source of the emission nebula. Bottom left is the nebula NGC 6164. This image is in the classic “” Hubble palette”” where SII is assigned to red, H - alpha to green, and OIII to blue. RGB frames were taken for star colors

Nebula NGC 6188 in the Altar - NGC 6188 nebula in Ara - Nebula NGC 6188 is located about 4000 years from Earth. It is home to a cluster of young stars NGC 6193, formed three million years ago. Lower left, nebula NGC 6164. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). NGC 6188 is a red emission nebula located in southern constellation of Ara, about 4000 light years away. Inside of it, a young 3 million year star cluster. NGC 6193. The hottest stars of the cluster, two closely spaced O - type giants HD 150135 and HD 150136, (the bright stars in the image) are the illumination source of the emission nebula. Bottom left is the nebula NGC 6164. This image is in the classic “” Hubble palette”” where SII is assigned to red, H - alpha to green, and OIII to blue. RGB frames were taken for star colors

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Nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 in Sagittarius - Starfield in Sagittarius. Nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 - Star field in Sagittarius with nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 and M24 in the middle of the image. The emission nebulae IC1283 - 4 are near center with the two small reflection nebulae NGC6589 - 90 nearby. The large red area in the lower right is a portion of Sh2 - 35. M24 is the dense star region right of center

Nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 in Sagittarius - Starfield in Sagittarius. Nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 - Star field in Sagittarius with nebulae IC 1283 - 84 and NGC 6589 - 90 and M24 in the middle of the image. The emission nebulae IC1283 - 4 are near center with the two small reflection nebulae NGC6589 - 90 nearby. The large red area in the lower right is a portion of Sh2 - 35. M24 is the dense star region right of center

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Nebula IC 4628 in Scorpio - Nebula IC 4628 in Scorpius - Nebula has a low light emission, IC 4628 (or Gum 56) is alongside the open cluster Collinder 316, which houses many young hot stars. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). This beautiful, arc - like rim of nebulosity is in the far southern sky, out of sight from most of the USA and Europe. It is quite faint and has often been overlooked because of it, even by southern observers. However, it is in a rich region in Scorpius. This richness is reflected in the number of names associated with the objects in the field illustrated here. There is a large scattered star cluster, Collinder 316 which extends over most of the picture. It encloses Trumpler 24, more or less the same cluster under another name, and all of this is part of the Sco OB1 association, a much larger gathering of very hot, intrinsically luminous stars in this part of the sky. The nebula itself is als

Nebula IC 4628 in Scorpio - Nebula IC 4628 in Scorpius - Nebula has a low light emission, IC 4628 (or Gum 56) is alongside the open cluster Collinder 316, which houses many young hot stars. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). This beautiful, arc - like rim of nebulosity is in the far southern sky, out of sight from most of the USA and Europe. It is quite faint and has often been overlooked because of it, even by southern observers. However, it is in a rich region in Scorpius. This richness is reflected in the number of names associated with the objects in the field illustrated here. There is a large scattered star cluster, Collinder 316 which extends over most of the picture. It encloses Trumpler 24, more or less the same cluster under another name, and all of this is part of the Sco OB1 association, a much larger gathering of very hot, intrinsically luminous stars in this part of the sky. The nebula itself is als

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Nebula SH2 - 82 in Fleche - Nebula SH2 - 82 in Sagitta - Nebula emission in the constellation Fleche. This composite nebula has been referred to as the “” little Cocoon”” or “” little Trifid”” due to the similar combination of emission, reflection and dark nebulae that it contains. This image also shows the more fainter reflection nebulae in the region, as well as the more prominent dark nebulae

Nebula SH2 - 82 in Fleche - Nebula SH2 - 82 in Sagitta - Nebula emission in the constellation Fleche. This composite nebula has been referred to as the “” little Cocoon”” or “” little Trifid”” due to the similar combination of emission, reflection and dark nebulae that it contains. This image also shows the more fainter reflection nebulae in the region, as well as the more prominent dark nebulae

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Nebulae VDB 14 and VDB 15 - Nebulae VDB 14 and VDB 15 - Nebulae reflexion in the constellation Giraffe. On the left VDB 15, on the right VDB 14 is the small blue cloud above the bright star. Reflection nebulae located in direction of Camelopardalis. vdB15 is on the left and has a faint emission cloud, while vdB14 is the blue cloud just above the bright star on the right of the image

Nebulae VDB 14 and VDB 15 - Nebulae VDB 14 and VDB 15 - Nebulae reflexion in the constellation Giraffe. On the left VDB 15, on the right VDB 14 is the small blue cloud above the bright star. Reflection nebulae located in direction of Camelopardalis. vdB15 is on the left and has a faint emission cloud, while vdB14 is the blue cloud just above the bright star on the right of the image

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Nebula NGC 7129 in Cephee - Grand Champ - Nebula NGC 7129 in Cepheus - Wide field - Nebula reflexion located 3300 years - light of the Earth. This nebula houses very young stars, aged less than a million years old. NGC 7129 is a young compact star forming region which displays an unusual patchwork of colorful nebulosity and bright stars contrasted against the dust clouds of the Milky Way. NGC 7129 contains several bright reflection nebulae including the large blue reflection cloud NGC 7133 and the unusual small yellow reflection cloud LBN 497. The dominant blue reflection nebula, NGC 7133 is illuminated by two young B - type stars BD+65* 1637 and BD+65* 1638. Both stars are less than one million years old and represent the core of NGC 7129, a small cluster of low mass stars which populate the 36 light year wide cavity

Nebula NGC 7129 in Cephee - Grand Champ - Nebula NGC 7129 in Cepheus - Wide field - Nebula reflexion located 3300 years - light of the Earth. This nebula houses very young stars, aged less than a million years old. NGC 7129 is a young compact star forming region which displays an unusual patchwork of colorful nebulosity and bright stars contrasted against the dust clouds of the Milky Way. NGC 7129 contains several bright reflection nebulae including the large blue reflection cloud NGC 7133 and the unusual small yellow reflection cloud LBN 497. The dominant blue reflection nebula, NGC 7133 is illuminated by two young B - type stars BD+65* 1637 and BD+65* 1638. Both stars are less than one million years old and represent the core of NGC 7129, a small cluster of low mass stars which populate the 36 light year wide cavity

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Nebula VDB 27 in Taurus - Nebula VDB 27 in Taurus - VDB 27 is a nebula by light reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are Cederblad 30, LBN782, B10, B7 and B209. This region in Taurus is not commonly imaged but contains a wealth of beautiful reflection and dark nebulae (Cederblad 30, LBN782, B10, B7 and B209)

Nebula VDB 27 in Taurus - Nebula VDB 27 in Taurus - VDB 27 is a nebula by light reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are Cederblad 30, LBN782, B10, B7 and B209. This region in Taurus is not commonly imaged but contains a wealth of beautiful reflection and dark nebulae (Cederblad 30, LBN782, B10, B7 and B209)

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Nebula VDB 123 in Snake - Nebula VDB 123 in Serpens - VDB 123 is a nebula by light reflexion. This region of Serpens contains what is referred to as the Serpens Cloud. It has been cataloged in Herbst, Beckwith, Robberto, 1997 Astrophys. J. This super cloud of dust contains many reflection nebulae, one of which is vdB 123. This is the blue reflection nebula just “” above””” the center of this image. This super dust cloud overlies the rich star field of the Serpens Milky Way and appears as a pale blue mist with defined borders

Nebula VDB 123 in Snake - Nebula VDB 123 in Serpens - VDB 123 is a nebula by light reflexion. This region of Serpens contains what is referred to as the Serpens Cloud. It has been cataloged in Herbst, Beckwith, Robberto, 1997 Astrophys. J. This super cloud of dust contains many reflection nebulae, one of which is vdB 123. This is the blue reflection nebula just “” above””” the center of this image. This super dust cloud overlies the rich star field of the Serpens Milky Way and appears as a pale blue mist with defined borders

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Cometary Globule CG22 - CG22 in Pyxis - Cometary Globule CG22 (HMSTG 44) is a very low light object located in the southern constellation of the Compsole. On this image obtained in March 2009, more than 150,000 stars appear. This is one of the dark nebulae cataloged as a cometary globule, number 22. It is also cataloged as HMSTG 44. It is a very faint object among a myriad of stars. Over 150,000 stars are visible in this image. CG22 is one of the many cometary globules in the GUM nebula. The 5.6 magnitude star near the “” tail”” is HIP 41723

Cometary Globule CG22 - CG22 in Pyxis - Cometary Globule CG22 (HMSTG 44) is a very low light object located in the southern constellation of the Compsole. On this image obtained in March 2009, more than 150,000 stars appear. This is one of the dark nebulae cataloged as a cometary globule, number 22. It is also cataloged as HMSTG 44. It is a very faint object among a myriad of stars. Over 150,000 stars are visible in this image. CG22 is one of the many cometary globules in the GUM nebula. The 5.6 magnitude star near the “” tail”” is HIP 41723

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PIX4621622

Nebula VDB 2 in Cassiopee - Nebula VDB 2 in Cassiopeia - VDB 2 is a nebula by light reflexion. Other nebulae are shown in this image (LBN 585, LBN 590, GN 00.04.4, Teutsch GN J0016.8+6546, [YDM97] CO 112,115,118, Sh2 - 171). A portion of Sh2 - 171 is visible at the bottom right of the image. Numerous other faint nebulae occupy the region near VdB 2 (LBN 585, LBN 590, GN 00.04.4, Teutsch GN J0016.8+6546, [YDM97] CO 112,115,118, Sh2 - 171). Sh2 - 171 is just making an appearance in the lower right corner

Nebula VDB 2 in Cassiopee - Nebula VDB 2 in Cassiopeia - VDB 2 is a nebula by light reflexion. Other nebulae are shown in this image (LBN 585, LBN 590, GN 00.04.4, Teutsch GN J0016.8+6546, [YDM97] CO 112,115,118, Sh2 - 171). A portion of Sh2 - 171 is visible at the bottom right of the image. Numerous other faint nebulae occupy the region near VdB 2 (LBN 585, LBN 590, GN 00.04.4, Teutsch GN J0016.8+6546, [YDM97] CO 112,115,118, Sh2 - 171). Sh2 - 171 is just making an appearance in the lower right corner

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Nebula M78 in Orion - M78 nebula in Orion - The nebula M78 (NGC 2068) is located about 1600 years - light from Earth and extends over 4 years - light. M78, (NGC 2068) is part of the Orion complex, a large region of star - forming gas and dust centred around M42 and M43. It is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky. M78 is some 1600 light - years away and around 4 light - years across

Nebula M78 in Orion - M78 nebula in Orion - The nebula M78 (NGC 2068) is located about 1600 years - light from Earth and extends over 4 years - light. M78, (NGC 2068) is part of the Orion complex, a large region of star - forming gas and dust centred around M42 and M43. It is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky. M78 is some 1600 light - years away and around 4 light - years across

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Centaurus Omega globular cluster - Omega globular cluster in Centaurus - Located 17,000 years ago - light from Earth in the southern constellation of Centaurus, Omega Centaurus (NGC 5139) contains several million stars and is one of the oldest objects in our galaxy. Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) is located about 17,000 light years from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus and contains several million stars. It is the biggest globular cluster in our galaxy and also one of the oldest objects of our galaxy

Centaurus Omega globular cluster - Omega globular cluster in Centaurus - Located 17,000 years ago - light from Earth in the southern constellation of Centaurus, Omega Centaurus (NGC 5139) contains several million stars and is one of the oldest objects in our galaxy. Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) is located about 17,000 light years from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus and contains several million stars. It is the biggest globular cluster in our galaxy and also one of the oldest objects of our galaxy

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Remains of the Supernova of Vails - Detail - The Vela supernova remnant - Nearly 12,000 years ago, a massive star exploded in the constellation Vails. This image shows part of the rest of this supernova where the hydrogen atoms appear in red and the oxygen in blue - green. Approximately 11,000 to 12,000 years ago a massive star exploded in the southern constellation of Vela. The matter ejected by the supernova scattered the contents of the star into the surrounding interstellar medium creating shock fronts of multimillion degree gas and high energy particles. The heated matter produces brilliant visible light as well as radio and x - ray emission which will continue for thousands of years until the entire remnant of the dying star completely dissipates into space. This image captures some of that filamentary and gigantic shock in visible light. Hydrogen atoms being excited by atomic collisions glow red, while oxygen appears blue - green

Remains of the Supernova of Vails - Detail - The Vela supernova remnant - Nearly 12,000 years ago, a massive star exploded in the constellation Vails. This image shows part of the rest of this supernova where the hydrogen atoms appear in red and the oxygen in blue - green. Approximately 11,000 to 12,000 years ago a massive star exploded in the southern constellation of Vela. The matter ejected by the supernova scattered the contents of the star into the surrounding interstellar medium creating shock fronts of multimillion degree gas and high energy particles. The heated matter produces brilliant visible light as well as radio and x - ray emission which will continue for thousands of years until the entire remnant of the dying star completely dissipates into space. This image captures some of that filamentary and gigantic shock in visible light. Hydrogen atoms being excited by atomic collisions glow red, while oxygen appears blue - green

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Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - HMSTG 436 is a molecular cloud visible near the globular cluster NGC 4372 (on the right, above the bright star Gamma Musca) in the southern constellation of the Fly. HMSTG 436 is a linear molecular cloud in the southern constellation Musca, the fly. It is easily found by targeting the globular cluster NGC 4372, visible at right, above the bright star gamma Musca

Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - Dark nebula and globular cluster NGC 4372 - HMSTG 436 is a molecular cloud visible near the globular cluster NGC 4372 (on the right, above the bright star Gamma Musca) in the southern constellation of the Fly. HMSTG 436 is a linear molecular cloud in the southern constellation Musca, the fly. It is easily found by targeting the globular cluster NGC 4372, visible at right, above the bright star gamma Musca

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Nebula IC 4601 in Scorpio - IC 4601 nebula in Scorpius - IC 4601 is a reflexion nebula located in the constellation Scorpio. Reflection nebula in Scorpius

Nebula IC 4601 in Scorpio - IC 4601 nebula in Scorpius - IC 4601 is a reflexion nebula located in the constellation Scorpio. Reflection nebula in Scorpius

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Nebula NGC 3372 in the Carene - NGC 3372 Carina nebula - The Carene Nebula (NGC 3372) is a very large region of star formation visible in the southern hemisphere. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). The bright star in the center of the image is Eta Carinae, a super massive star. The Carina Nebula (also known as the Great Nebula in Carina, the Eta Carinae Nebula, or NGC 3372) is a large bright nebula that surrounds several open clusters of stars. Eta Carinae and HD 93129A, two of the most massive and luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy, are among them. The nebula lies at an estimated distance between 6,500 and 10,000 light years from Earth. It is located in the constellation of Carina. The nebula contains multiple O - type stars. This nebula is one of the largest H II regions in the Milky Way. It has a visual magnitude of 1.0. The nebula is one of the largest diffuse nebulae in our skies. Although it is some fou

Nebula NGC 3372 in the Carene - NGC 3372 Carina nebula - The Carene Nebula (NGC 3372) is a very large region of star formation visible in the southern hemisphere. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). The bright star in the center of the image is Eta Carinae, a super massive star. The Carina Nebula (also known as the Great Nebula in Carina, the Eta Carinae Nebula, or NGC 3372) is a large bright nebula that surrounds several open clusters of stars. Eta Carinae and HD 93129A, two of the most massive and luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy, are among them. The nebula lies at an estimated distance between 6,500 and 10,000 light years from Earth. It is located in the constellation of Carina. The nebula contains multiple O - type stars. This nebula is one of the largest H II regions in the Milky Way. It has a visual magnitude of 1.0. The nebula is one of the largest diffuse nebulae in our skies. Although it is some fou

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PIX4619112

Nebulae M20, M8 and NGC 6559 in Sagittarius - M8, M20 and the NGC 6559 nebulae - View of nebulae of the Lagoon (M8/NGC 6523), bottom, Trifide (M20), top, and NGC 6559 (left). Located in Sagittarius, these nebulae are about 5000 light years away from Earth. This image shows the great diversity of celestial objects in the region of M8. These include the emission nebulae M8, M20, IC4685 and IC1274. Reflection nebulae are also seen in M20, IC1274 - 5, vDb 115, IC 4678. M21 open cluster is also seen. Many of the nebulae seen here are not often imaged do to their low surface brightness. Of note is the bluish halo surrounding and encompassing M8 itself. This appears to not be cataloged. It may be just a portion of M8 itself that is usually not seen. Purposefully the background is bright so to see this nebula

Nebulae M20, M8 and NGC 6559 in Sagittarius - M8, M20 and the NGC 6559 nebulae - View of nebulae of the Lagoon (M8/NGC 6523), bottom, Trifide (M20), top, and NGC 6559 (left). Located in Sagittarius, these nebulae are about 5000 light years away from Earth. This image shows the great diversity of celestial objects in the region of M8. These include the emission nebulae M8, M20, IC4685 and IC1274. Reflection nebulae are also seen in M20, IC1274 - 5, vDb 115, IC 4678. M21 open cluster is also seen. Many of the nebulae seen here are not often imaged do to their low surface brightness. Of note is the bluish halo surrounding and encompassing M8 itself. This appears to not be cataloged. It may be just a portion of M8 itself that is usually not seen. Purposefully the background is bright so to see this nebula

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Nebula LDN 1622 in Orion - LDN 1622 nebula in Orion - Dark Nebula LDN 1622 and Nebula VDB 62 and VDB 63. These nebulae are located near M78 and the Barnard loop in the constellation Orion. This region is near the most famous M78 in Orion and is contained within Barnard's Loop. The two van den Bergh objects are the two small reflection nebulae in the right side of the image. The two dark nebula look like two dolphins jumping; one with a ball on its head (VdB62)

Nebula LDN 1622 in Orion - LDN 1622 nebula in Orion - Dark Nebula LDN 1622 and Nebula VDB 62 and VDB 63. These nebulae are located near M78 and the Barnard loop in the constellation Orion. This region is near the most famous M78 in Orion and is contained within Barnard's Loop. The two van den Bergh objects are the two small reflection nebulae in the right side of the image. The two dark nebula look like two dolphins jumping; one with a ball on its head (VdB62)

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Nebula VDB 141 in Cephee - Ghost nebula in Cepheus - VDB 141, is a nebula by reflexion illuminated by the young star BD+67 1300. The reflection nebula VDB 141, the Ghost nebula, is illuminated by a young FU Ori star, BD+67 1300

Nebula VDB 141 in Cephee - Ghost nebula in Cepheus - VDB 141, is a nebula by reflexion illuminated by the young star BD+67 1300. The reflection nebula VDB 141, the Ghost nebula, is illuminated by a young FU Ori star, BD+67 1300

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Nebula LDN 988 in the Swan - LDN 988 nebula in Cygnus - Region around the dark nebula LDN 988 in the Swan. Area around the dark nebula LDN 988 with two blue reflection nebulae GN 21.01.3 and LBN 409. The emission nebula in the upper right of the image near the open cluster NGC 7031 seems uncataloged. Another interesting object is [C86] L988a. This is a looped nebula in LDN988. Sh2 - 120 and 121 are the two small HII regions left of center. Faint dust makes some of the background appear blue from reflection

Nebula LDN 988 in the Swan - LDN 988 nebula in Cygnus - Region around the dark nebula LDN 988 in the Swan. Area around the dark nebula LDN 988 with two blue reflection nebulae GN 21.01.3 and LBN 409. The emission nebula in the upper right of the image near the open cluster NGC 7031 seems uncataloged. Another interesting object is [C86] L988a. This is a looped nebula in LDN988. Sh2 - 120 and 121 are the two small HII regions left of center. Faint dust makes some of the background appear blue from reflection

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Elephant tube nebula (VDB 142) in Cephee - Elephant's Trunk nebula (VDB 142) in Cepheus - IC1396, VDB 142. VdB142 is a small nebula near the much larger emission nebula IC1396 located about 2,450 light - years from Earth. It is a reflection nebula related to the B3 type star HD 239710. IC1396a is sometimes called the “Elephant's Trunk”” due to its unusual appearance

Elephant tube nebula (VDB 142) in Cephee - Elephant's Trunk nebula (VDB 142) in Cepheus - IC1396, VDB 142. VdB142 is a small nebula near the much larger emission nebula IC1396 located about 2,450 light - years from Earth. It is a reflection nebula related to the B3 type star HD 239710. IC1396a is sometimes called the “Elephant's Trunk”” due to its unusual appearance

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Nebula IC 2177 in the Unicorn - IC 2177 The Seagull nebula - IC 2177, is a large emission nebula located at the edge of the constellations of the Unicorn and the Great Dog. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). IC 2177, also known as the Eagle or Seagull Nebula, is a large emission nebulosity located on the border between Monoceros and Canis Major, about 7.5 degrees northeast of Sirius. This image is in the classic “” Hubble palette”” where SII is assigned to red, H - alpha to green, and OIII to blue. RGB frames were taken for star colors

Nebula IC 2177 in the Unicorn - IC 2177 The Seagull nebula - IC 2177, is a large emission nebula located at the edge of the constellations of the Unicorn and the Great Dog. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). IC 2177, also known as the Eagle or Seagull Nebula, is a large emission nebulosity located on the border between Monoceros and Canis Major, about 7.5 degrees northeast of Sirius. This image is in the classic “” Hubble palette”” where SII is assigned to red, H - alpha to green, and OIII to blue. RGB frames were taken for star colors

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Nebula NGC 2170 in Unicorn - Nebula NGC 2170 in Monoceros - Nebula by reflexion located in the constellation Unicorn. This rich collection of predominantly reflection and sparse emission nebulosity exists in the western part of a vast star forming region known as the Mon R 2 association. The “” R”” designation stands for reflection and indicates an association of stars illuminating reflection nebulae. Most of the members of Mon R 2 are type B stars located along an east - west line stretching across 2 degrees of the winter sky, situated about 8 degrees east of the Orion Nebula. The Mon R 2 association resides at a distance of 830 pc and formed about 6 to 10 million years ago along the edge of the Mon R2 molecular cloud. NGC2170 is a common nebula imaged and yet with long exposures it takes on a whole new look. Many of the nebulae seen here appear to be uncataloged and not previously imaged. This image has been carefully processed to reveal the many faint and dusty nebulae in this regio

Nebula NGC 2170 in Unicorn - Nebula NGC 2170 in Monoceros - Nebula by reflexion located in the constellation Unicorn. This rich collection of predominantly reflection and sparse emission nebulosity exists in the western part of a vast star forming region known as the Mon R 2 association. The “” R”” designation stands for reflection and indicates an association of stars illuminating reflection nebulae. Most of the members of Mon R 2 are type B stars located along an east - west line stretching across 2 degrees of the winter sky, situated about 8 degrees east of the Orion Nebula. The Mon R 2 association resides at a distance of 830 pc and formed about 6 to 10 million years ago along the edge of the Mon R2 molecular cloud. NGC2170 is a common nebula imaged and yet with long exposures it takes on a whole new look. Many of the nebulae seen here appear to be uncataloged and not previously imaged. This image has been carefully processed to reveal the many faint and dusty nebulae in this regio

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Nebula VDB 143 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 143 in Cepheus - VDB 143 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are LBN 504, Cederblad 194, LDN 1199. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are LBN 504, Cederblad 194, LDN 1199

Nebula VDB 143 in Cephee - Nebula VDB 143 in Cepheus - VDB 143 is a nebula by reflexion. Other objects visible in this field are LBN 504, Cederblad 194, LDN 1199. Nebula reflection. Other objects visible are LBN 504, Cederblad 194, LDN 1199

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Nebulae B175 and VDB 152 in Cephee - Dark nebula B175 and reflection nebula VDB 152 - Located about 1400 years ago - light in the constellation Cephee, a large dust trail leads to a bluish nebula. This is the dark nebula, Barnard 175, which faces the nebula by reflexion VDB 152 (Ced 201). The reflection nebula vdB 152 is really very faint. It lies about 1400 light - years away, along the northern Milky Way in the constellation Cepheus. Near the edge of a large molecular cloud, pockets of cosmic dust in the region block light from background stars or scatter light from the embedded bright star (top) giving parts of the nebula a characteristic blue color. Ultraviolet light from the star is also thought to cause a dim reddish luminescence in the nebular dust. Although stars do form in molecular clouds, this star seems to have only accidentally wandered into the area, as its measured velocity through interstellar space is very different from the cloud's velocity

Nebulae B175 and VDB 152 in Cephee - Dark nebula B175 and reflection nebula VDB 152 - Located about 1400 years ago - light in the constellation Cephee, a large dust trail leads to a bluish nebula. This is the dark nebula, Barnard 175, which faces the nebula by reflexion VDB 152 (Ced 201). The reflection nebula vdB 152 is really very faint. It lies about 1400 light - years away, along the northern Milky Way in the constellation Cepheus. Near the edge of a large molecular cloud, pockets of cosmic dust in the region block light from background stars or scatter light from the embedded bright star (top) giving parts of the nebula a characteristic blue color. Ultraviolet light from the star is also thought to cause a dim reddish luminescence in the nebular dust. Although stars do form in molecular clouds, this star seems to have only accidentally wandered into the area, as its measured velocity through interstellar space is very different from the cloud's velocity

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Nebula IC 2948 in Centaurus - Nebula IC 2948 and IC 2944 in Centaurus - Nebula IC 2948 is a vast nebula located about 6000 years from Earth in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is associated with the cluster of stars IC 2944 near which Bok's blood cells are visible. A Bok's blood cell is a dark interstellar cloud of gases and dust that absorb light. If it condenses enough, it gives birth to new stars. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). Between the Southern Cross and the rich Carina region, on the southern border of Centaurus, is a large, almost featureless emission nebula, IC 2948, with a sprinkling of bright stars, Collinder 249. It is against this uniform, backdrop that we see a brighter region (IC 2944) which hosts small group of dark clouds of the kind known as 'Bok globules'. They are named for the Dutch - American astronomer who first drew attention to them as the possible sites of star formation.

Nebula IC 2948 in Centaurus - Nebula IC 2948 and IC 2944 in Centaurus - Nebula IC 2948 is a vast nebula located about 6000 years from Earth in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is associated with the cluster of stars IC 2944 near which Bok's blood cells are visible. A Bok's blood cell is a dark interstellar cloud of gases and dust that absorb light. If it condenses enough, it gives birth to new stars. Image obtained through 3 different filters that highlight oxygen (blue), hydrogen (green), and sulfur (red). Between the Southern Cross and the rich Carina region, on the southern border of Centaurus, is a large, almost featureless emission nebula, IC 2948, with a sprinkling of bright stars, Collinder 249. It is against this uniform, backdrop that we see a brighter region (IC 2944) which hosts small group of dark clouds of the kind known as 'Bok globules'. They are named for the Dutch - American astronomer who first drew attention to them as the possible sites of star formation.

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Les Dentelles du Cygne - Detail - NGC 6960 - The Veil Nebula, NGC 6960 - Part of the rest of the supernova of the Dentelles du Swan lies about 1500 years - light from Earth. Ten thousand years ago a star exploded. The supernova remnant is called the Veil Nebula. Here is the west end of the Veil Nebula known as NGC 6960 or the Witch's Broom Nebula. The rampaging gas gains its colors by impacting and exciting existing nearby gas. The supernova remnant lies about 1,400 light - years away towards the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star 52 Cygnus is visible with the unaided eye from a dark location but unrelated to the ancient supernova. The filaments in the right upper portion of the image is commonly called Pickering's Triangle. It was discovered in 1904 by Williamina Fleming of the Harvard Observatory while examining photographic plates of the region. The object was named in honor of her boss, astronomer Edward Charles Pickering

Les Dentelles du Cygne - Detail - NGC 6960 - The Veil Nebula, NGC 6960 - Part of the rest of the supernova of the Dentelles du Swan lies about 1500 years - light from Earth. Ten thousand years ago a star exploded. The supernova remnant is called the Veil Nebula. Here is the west end of the Veil Nebula known as NGC 6960 or the Witch's Broom Nebula. The rampaging gas gains its colors by impacting and exciting existing nearby gas. The supernova remnant lies about 1,400 light - years away towards the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star 52 Cygnus is visible with the unaided eye from a dark location but unrelated to the ancient supernova. The filaments in the right upper portion of the image is commonly called Pickering's Triangle. It was discovered in 1904 by Williamina Fleming of the Harvard Observatory while examining photographic plates of the region. The object was named in honor of her boss, astronomer Edward Charles Pickering

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IC 348 in Persee - IC 348 in Perseus - IC 348, near the star Omicron Persei; is a cluster of 300 stars associated with a relatively bright nebula. The nebula is located 1043 years of light from Earth. IC 348, near Omicron Persei, is a star cluster which contains more than 300 young stars. The Perseus Nebula is located about 1,043 light - years away in the Perseus constellation

IC 348 in Persee - IC 348 in Perseus - IC 348, near the star Omicron Persei; is a cluster of 300 stars associated with a relatively bright nebula. The nebula is located 1043 years of light from Earth. IC 348, near Omicron Persei, is a star cluster which contains more than 300 young stars. The Perseus Nebula is located about 1,043 light - years away in the Perseus constellation

Tom Davis

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