Nebulae are often star-forming regions, such as the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula. In these regions, the formations of gas, dust, and other materials "clump" together to form denser …

Jun 10, 2025 · Nebulas — colorful clouds of expanding gas and dust — have long captivated stargazers with their beauty. Here are 28 of the most stunning nebulas in the universe.

Oct 23, 2024 · From Earth, some nebulae are visible with the naked eye, while others are only seen with the help of powerful telescopes. What Is a Nebula? A nebula is a giant cloud of gas …

nebula, any of the various tenuous clouds of gas and dust that occur in interstellar space. The term was formerly applied to any object outside the solar system that had a diffuse …

Jun 17, 2024 · Nebulas come in many shapes and sizes and can be further divided into several subcategories including planetary nebulas, supernova remnants, dark nebulas and emission …

Sep 25, 2025 · Nebulae are made of dust and gases—mostly hydrogen and helium. The dust and gases in a nebula are very spread out, but gravity can slowly begin to pull together clumps of …

Scattered throughout the cosmos are celestial clouds of dust and gas known as nebulae, the grand cosmic nurseries where stars are born and die. These intricate structures harbor a rich …