Cosmic dust

Crab Nebula

Prepare to feel tiiiiny.

NGC 6188, aka The Fighting Dragons of Ara, is an emission nebula in the constellation Ara about 4,000 lightyears away. It can be seen in the Southern Hemisphere sky. Approximately 600 lightyears across, NGC 6188 is an active star-forming region where the newborn stars carve up the Fighting Dragons out of the dark cosmic dust, and cause surrounding gas to glow by blasting it with streams of charged particles known as stellar winds.

Cosmic Dust Veil: A stunning celestial scene, showcasing the intricate dance of cosmic dust and brilliant starlight in space. #cosmos #space #nebula #stars #celestial #dust #universe #intergalactic #aiart #aiphoto #stockcake https://ayr.app/l/MHKt

also known as the hidden galaxy because you have to shoot though alot of dust from our milkyway to capture it. I

Stardust

Hubble Sees an Aging Star Wave Goodbye http://flip.it/MdyUB #science

This stunning image captures an otherworldly scene where a mesmerizing waterfall spills not ordinary water, but a cascade of stars and ethereal cosmic dust from the precipice of a rugged cliff. The celestial particles tumble downward, forming a luminous pool at the base that casts an enchanting glow across the jagged terrain. Wrapped in a motif of serene starlight, the scene seamlessly combines elements of earthly nature – like surrounding rocks and plants, accented by the visible sky.

Planetary Genesis: How Planets Are Born

The universe is a magnificent emptiness. At its edges, stars are born and die. In the void, a cosmic dust cloud swirls like a dance