If you’ve ever looked up at the clear night sky, it’s likely you’ve marveled at the sheer number of stars shining down on you. But have you ever wondered where all those stars came from? Well, every one of them was born in a nebula.
A nebula is an enormous cloud of dust and gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, occupying the space between stars, or interstellar space. Modern telescopes have given us spellbinding images of these colossal celestial bodies and here are some of our favorites.
#61 Ghost Head Nebula
7points
#66 Protostar In Reflection Nebula Ic 2631
7points
#68 Ghost Head Nebula
6points
#77 Stellar Jet In The Running Man Nebula
5points
