The Lion Nebula
Overview Officially known as Sh2-132, The Lion Nebula is around 10,000 light-years from Earth. Energetic stars are bombarding the surrounding
Category: Nebula
The Cygnus Loop
Overview The remains of a star that exploded as a supernova approximately 15,000 years ago. Background This was a tough
The Pelican Nebula
Overview A hydrogen-rich region of space in which light from young stars is warming the surrounding gas, leading to dense
The Rosette Nebula
Overview The centre of the Rosette is the birthplace a star cluster now just a few million years old, whose
The Pacman Nebula
Overview An emission nebula that contains Bok globules, which are dark areas of gas and dust where stars form. The