The Eagle Nebula was discovered in 1745. Its fingerlike extensions are known as the Pillars of Creation, but they make up only a small region of the roughly 70-light-year-wide nebula. 10.

Breathtaking space pictures from NASAThe Cygnus Loop, also called the Veil Nebula, is what’s left of a star that exploded.

Hubble’s vivid view of NGC 685—a barred spiral galaxy 64 million light-years away—captures a spectacular star-forming frenzy. Swirls of hot blue star clusters and glowing pink gas clouds trace the ...

In 2019, Hubble astronomers collected 7,500 images taken over 16 years of observations to make the Hubble Legacy Survey. This mosaic includes infrared, optical, and ultraviolet data to provide a ...

Nebula has produced a reliable stream of projectors over the last few years, from portable models such as the four-star Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air to pricier purchases such as the Cosmos Laser 4K ...

For nearly a century, astronomers have been striving to measure the rate at which the Universe is expanding. Two main methods have been used: one based on observations of the cosmic microwave ...

Nebulas are dazzling clouds of gas and dust, where stars are born and die. Their glowing beauty has amazed skywatchers for centuries. Here are 25 stunning nebulas and the fascinating stories ...

Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / M. Barlow / N. Cox / R. Wesson The Ring Nebula is a well-known space icon shaped like a doughnut about 2,500 light-years away in the constellation Lyra.

This stunning Hubble image of IC 758 shows a peaceful spiral galaxy with soft blue arms and a glowing core—but beneath its calm appearance lies the remnant of SN 1999bg, a massive star’s explosive ...