7 unseen images of nebulae shared by NASA

Officially known as NGC 7023, is the Iris Nebula because of its flower-like shape, is a bright reflection nebula.

The stunning 'California Nebula' is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus.

The Witch Head Nebula, officially known as IC 2118 is in the constellation Orion.

NASA shared this stunning image of the Great Lacerta Nebula, which shows the bright red nebula in the constellation of star.

Prawn Nebula, also known as IC 4628, is around 6,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius.

The Carina Nebula or Eta Carinae Nebula is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation. The nebula is around 8,500 light-years from Earth.

The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula situated in the Milky Way and is known as the middle "star" in the "sword" of Orion.

Credit: NASA