Nebulae in fiction

Nebulae, often being visually interesting astronomical objects, are frequently used as settings or backdrops for works of science fiction.

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Crab Nebula

Eagle Nebula

Horsehead Nebula

Hourglass Nebula

IC 2118

Lagoon Nebula

Messier 78

NGC 2440

Omega Nebula

Orion Nebula

Trifid Nebula

It is also seen in the Star Trek Original series episode "The Alternative Factor"

Veil Nebula