Emission & Reflection Nebulae

Images grouped by constellation 

Cygnus

Cygnus the Swan is a constellation in the northern hemisphere and one of the most prominent and easily recognisable star patterns in the summer and autumn night sky.

Cygnus
Orion

Orion

Orion is one of the most popular and recognizable star constellations on the night sky and contains a number of spectacular nebulae.

Cepheus

The constellation of Cepheus contains many beautiful emission and reflection nebulae

Cepheus
Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia is a constellation found in the northern hemisphere famous for its distinctive “W” shape.

Auriga

Auriga is a pentagon constellation next to Gemini and Taurus that is visible in the northern hemisphere during the winter months.

Auriga
Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a winter constellation known mainly for its two bright stars, Castor and Pollux.

Monoceros

Monoceros is a faint constellation on the celestial equator. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south, and Hydra to the east.

Monoceros