The famous nebula in Orion, located about 1,340 light-years from Earth, is actively making new stars today. Although the optical nebula is dominated by the light from four massive, hot young stars ...

The Crab Nebula is an expanding remnant of a star's supernova explosion. Japanese and Chinese astronomers recorded this violent event nearly 1,000 years ago in 1054 AD, as likely ...

Another iconic region is the Eagle Nebula, famous for its "Pillars of Creation." These colossal columns of gas and dust are teeming with star-forming activity. After billions of years, a star ...

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but a fresh look at the M16 Eagle Nebula is a highlight. The image encompasses the epic Pillars of Creation, a famous cosmic formation that has enchanted Earthlings ...