small-scale structures — such as blue-colored clouds and red-colored wisps — of the illuminated edge of the Horsehead Nebula can now be seen. “The ethereal clouds that appear blue at the ...

With a silhouette that reflects its name, the Horsehead Nebula is one of the most iconic features in our galaxy. Now astronomy fans can see a clearer picture of it than ever before. According to ...

Ask any space fan what their favorite Hubble image is and invariably they’ll mention the observatory’s famous capture of the Horsehead Nebula, or perhaps the “Pillars of Creation” in the ...

This brand new image shows the Horsehead Nebula, which is around 1,500 light years away from Earth. The nebula was formed from a collapsing interstellar cloud, and gets its glow from a nearby hot ...

If you’re fascinated by space and the universe, these 9 NASA images are sure to capture your interest. Each photo shows ...