Nebula
How amateur astrophotographers captured a little-known dying star called the Spin Nebula
Astrophotographers tracked down and photographed a planetary nebula known as the Spin Nebula in the Gum 14/15 nebula complex.
Astronomy explained | What is a nebula?
Majestic and mysterious, nebulae are some of the most beautiful deep-sky objects to be found in the night’s sky. But what are these space clouds? And how are they created?
A vision of the fate that awaits our Sun, the Helix or 'Eye Of God' Nebula is both beautiful and terrifying
The Helix Nebula offers a glimpse into the fate of our own Solar System in 5 billion years' time.
Happy birthday Hubble! Legendary space telescope captures a cosmic cloud known as the Little Dumbbell Nebula
Hubble captured the cosmic outflow of a dying star known as the Little Dumbbell.
Cat's Eye Nebula complete guide
Facts about the Cat's Eye Nebula and how to observe and photograph it from Earth.
Gallery | North America Nebula
Images of the North America Nebula and facts about this continent-shaped cosmic cloud.
Star Diary | 25 to 31 March 2024
Christmas Tree Cluster glows festive green in brand new image
The Christmas Tree Cluster appears green and even more Christmassy in a new image.
Ghostly cosmic 'skeleton hand' captured in time for Halloween
A new image of the etheral cosmic hand, pulsar wind nebula MSH 15-52.
Webb Telescope's image of the Crab Nebula
the famous supernova remnant is revealed in infrared.
The coldest place in the Universe
The Boomerang Nebula is the only known place colder than the glow left over from the Big Bang.
Webb Telescope captures dying star known as the Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an incredible image of the Ring Nebula.
6 planetary nebulae to spot in the summer
Planetary nebulae are the swan songs of dying stars. Here are 6 wonderful examples perfect for summer nights' observing.
Webb Telescope reveals the secrets of the Tarantula Nebula
The latest release from the JWST is two incredible images of the star-forming region known as the Tarantula Nebula.
Gallery | Horsehead Nebula
Locating the Horsehead Nebula is a tricky task, but certainly achievable. Our guide reveals where to look, best techniques, and how to see it.
Gallery | Trifid Nebula
The Trifid Nebula is an iconic stellar nursery often paired with the Lagoon Nebula in astrophotos.
Gallery | Ring Nebula
Facts and images about the Ring Nebula, M57, a planetary nebula found 2,000 lightyears away in Lyra.
Gallery | Elephant's Trunk Nebula
Images and facts about the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, a dense pocket of gas and dust in IC 1396.
Gallery | Pacman Nebula
The Pacman Nebula, NGC 281, is located 6,500 lightyears from Earth and bears an uncanny resemblance to the iconic video game character.
Gallery | Dumbbell Nebula
Images of M27 the Dumbbell Nebula and facts about what makes this planetary nebula tick.
Gallery | Lagoon Nebula
Images of the Lagoon Nebula and facts about the stars embedded within the cosmic cloud that cause its spectacular glow.
Gallery | Flaming Star Nebula
The Flaming Star Nebula, IC 405 is an emission and reflection nebula located about 1,500 lightyears from Earth and illuminated by star AE Aurigae.
Gallery | California Nebula
NGC 1499 is an emission nebula that looks rather like the US state of California. Discover facts about and images of the California Nebula.
Gallery | Cat's Paw Nebula
A guide to NGC 6334, known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, including information about the massive stars born in the region, and images captured by astrophotographers.