Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
The Trifid Nebula is a bright H II region located 4,100 light-years away in the southern constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and… Read More »Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
Emission Nebula
Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
The Pencil Nebula is the brightest part of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant, one of the closest supernova remnants to the Sun. The nebula has… Read More »Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
Gum Nebula
The Gum Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away. It occupies 36 degrees of the apparent sky in the direction of… Read More »Gum Nebula
Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
The Statue of Liberty Nebula is a large, bright emission nebula located approximately 9,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. The H II region is… Read More »Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)
The Skull and Crossbones Nebula is a large star forming region located approximately 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation of Puppis. It has an… Read More »Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)
Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus)
The Tarantula Nebula is a vast star-forming region located approximately 160,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Dorado. The region of ionised hydrogen gas is… Read More »Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus)
Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080)
The Ghost Head Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Dorado. The star-forming region… Read More »Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080)