Here are 8 stunning nebula images captured by NASA which includes Horsehead Nebula, M1: Crab Nebula, Cone Nebula NGC 2264, Helix Nebula, Butterfly Nebula and more.

Planetary nebulae are a type of supernova ... Take for example the Orion Nebula. Forming the middle "star" in Orion's sword, ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

The Orion Nebula, the closest massive star-forming ... it serves as a natural laboratory for understanding how stars and planetary systems form. The nebula’s proximity to Earth allows telescopes ...

According to the most widely held astronomical model (the nebular hypothesis), new stars are born from massive clouds of dust and gas (aka a nebula) that experience gravitational collapse.

For example in the Orion nebula, which is visible just a bit below ... to understand the processes that shape planetary systems throughout the Galaxy. “The great planet parade of 2025 is ...

The Orion Nebula shines particularly brightly on January ... In our solar system, January 21 sees a breathtaking 'planetary parade' as Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn line up, and February brings ...