Orion Nebula: It is a cloud of dust and gas located in the constellation Orion. Thousands of stars are being born there. NGC 281: Dark, dense clumps of gas and dust known as 'Bok globules' can be ...

Those in the Southern Hemisphere are encouraged to look for planetary nebula C90 in addition to the four cosmic objects listed for the Northern Hemisphere. Since it first launched on April 24 ...

The Helix Nebula is a so-called planetary nebula, which is the late stage of a star that has ejected its outer layers of gas and left behind a dimmer and smaller ember of a star known as a white ...

Everyone loves fireworks, but it's safe to say that few love them as much as does Dr. John Conkling. An adjunct professor of chemistry at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and a past ...

A planetary parade is in store for the end of February, just over a month since the last one. If you missed January’s spectacle, make sure you tune in to this one. Here’s what you need to know ...