The Horsehead Nebula, in the constellation Orion ... its nickname derives from its striking appearance — a wispy pillar of gas and dust that resembles a horse rearing its head.

The Veil Nebula is roughly 2,400 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. It is the remnants of a star that was roughly 20 times as big as our sun and exploded about 10,000 years ago.

its famous pillar is still rising strong with thick clumps of material that are harder to erode. Astronomers estimate that the Horsehead Nebula is here to stay for at least five million years ...

A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...