10 magnificent images of stars captured by NASA

A Stellar Explosion You Could See on Earth

Mosaic of the Heart and Soul nebulae.

This image combines data from four space telescopes to create a multi-wavelength view of all that remains of RCW 86, the oldest documented example of a supernova.

At the center of this Chandra image, a pulsar -- only twelve miles in diameter -- is responsible for this X-ray nebula that spans 150 light years.

This image shows the Cat's Paw Nebula, so named for the large, round features that create the impression of a feline footprint.

A new composite image of the Crab Nebula features X-rays from Chandra (blue and white), optical data from Hubble (purple), and infrared data from Spitzer (pink).

This image shows the location of different elements in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant.

High-Energy X-ray View of ‘Hand of God’

View of the Pillars of Creation, which are about 5 light-years tall.

Image of the Keyhole Nebula, part of the larger Carina Nebula