California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Image of the Tarantula Nebula
The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is a dense, star-forming region captured in this space telescope image. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Black Widow Nebula
Under the heading, "Black Widow Nebula Hiding in the Dust" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Black Widow nebula, which contains clusters of star formation.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Crab Nebula
This image, titled "Crab Nebula Supernova Remnant" features the Crab Nebula which was noted in the constellation of Taurus by Chinese astronomers. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: All Pillars Point to Eta
This image, titled "All Pillars Point to Eta" features Eta Carinae, which is part of the Carina Nebula and is over 100 times more massive than the sun. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
Space Telescope Science Institute
The Hubble Heritage Project: Crab Nebula
A picture of the Crab Nebula and accompanying text.
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National Optical Astronomy Observatory: A Planetary Nebula Sampler
A planetary nebula forms when a star can no longer support itself by fusion reactions in its center. This NOAO site is also illustrated.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: The "Rotten Egg" Nebula
This NASA Hubblesite page provides basic information about and photographs of the "Rotten Egg" nebula.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Planetary Nebula
This site from Hubblesite provides a brief news article as well as colorful pictures of a nearby Planetary Nebula. Offers links to images, video, fast facts, a question and answer section as well as related links.
NASA
Nasa: Crab Nebula Supernova Remnant
The Crab Nebula Supernova Remnant image is part of a series of photographs taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. The picture is accompanied by a textual overview of a nebula left over from a supernova explosion. Specific attention is...
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Education.com: What Is a Nebula?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This downloadable worksheet provides some facts about nebulae and has students identify images of nebulae and draw one of their own.