6 Stunning nebulae images shared by NASA

Crab Nebula: This nebula is located approx 6,500 light-years away from us.

Helix Nebula: It is an example of planetary nebula and looks like a bubble. Helix is a huge tunnel filled with glowing gases.

The star V830 Orionis illuminates the remnants of material from its formation, which is observed as the NGC 1999 reflection nebula.

Orion Nebula: This nebula is the perfect example of emission nebula. It is a massive str forming nebula which is located in the constellation Orion.

G35.2-0.7N: This region is also known as a hotbed of high-mass star formation.

The dark, dense clumps of gas and dust known as "Bok globules" are blocking light at the center of the nearby emission nebula and star-forming area, NGC 281.

Credit: NASA