26 Beautiful Nebula Photos That Show Just How Beautiful The Cosmos Can Be

Mick Jacobs
Updated January 15, 2025 26 items
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Of all the cool pictures taken by the Hubble telescope and astronomers of the world, the most captivating pictures are the ones of beautiful nebulas. Crazy nebula photos capture these ethereal wonders in a variety of shapes and colors unlike anything seen on earth other than the Aurora Borealis. Either the beginning or end of a star, a nebula is predominantly made of gas and dust; while these materials usually look pretty boring in on an earthly level, in space they create stunning clouds of light and color. If watching clouds doesn't do it for you, maybe consider getting a telescope to look at nebulas that resemble animals. From the cat's eye nebula to the shark nebula, cool astronomy photos depict something for the fans of felines and Shark Week alike.


  • Pismis 24
    180 votes
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  • The Bubble Nebula
    218 votes
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  • The Butterfly Nebula
    204 votes
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  • The Fairy Of The Eagle Nebula
    189 votes
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  • The Seahorse Of The Large Magellanic Cloud
    180 votes
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  • The Cat's Paws Nebula
    141 votes
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