Astronomers believe that the Cone Nebula is an incubator for developing stars. Over time, the densest regions of the nebula will remain, and stars and planets may form there.
We also got to see mesmerising images of the iconic Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57. It's one of the the best-known examples of a planetary nebula - a giant cloud of dust and gas in space.
The Orion Nebula is a picture book of star formation, from the massive, young stars shaping the nebula to the pillars of dense gas that may be the homes of budding stars. The Trapezium resides in the ...