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Cosmic wall art print of the Serpens star-forming region in vivid colour, framed in oak and mounted on a designer wooden panelled wall – celestial interior art by Skylit Studio.

Framed deep space art print of the Serpens Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, featuring radiant stars and vibrant gas clouds in hues of blue, orange, and violet – part of Skylit Studio’s Deep Sky Collection.

High-resolution framed print of the Serpens star-forming region with radiant nebula colours and starburst detail, styled in a modern room setting – astronomy print by Skylit Studio.

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Serpens Nebula | JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE | Skylit Studio

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High-quality Giclée prints with exceptional sharpness and vibrant colours.
Water-resistant coating for long-lasting protection.
Advanced LUCIA PRO II PIGMENT inks for rich, accurate colour reproduction.
Professional photo lustre 260gsm finish for a smooth, high-quality appearance.

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Celebrate your love for the universe with designs inspired by the stars and galaxies. Every print is custom-crafted to showcase the infinite beauty of the cosmos.

Exceptional print quality using the newly developed LUCIA PRO II PIGMENT inks on 260gsm Photo Lustre Paper, designed to last a lifetime.

Your prints are delivered quickly & FREE in the UK - order by 3:00 PM for same day dispatch. Next day shipping also available.

Every order is crafted and framed by us — never outsourced. Just expert hands and genuine care, right up to your doorstep.

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Illuminating the Cosmos Through Visual Storytelling

Serpens Nebula: Cosmic Choreography of Stellar Birth Revealed

In the constellation Serpens, approximately 1,300 light-years from Earth, lies a cosmic nursery where the secrets of stellar formation have finally been unveiled. The Serpens Nebula represents one of astronomy's youngest star-forming regions at just one to two million years old—a cosmic infant where Webb's unprecedented infrared vision has captured a phenomenon astronomers have theorized about for decades but never directly observed.

At the heart of this discovery lies a groundbreaking revelation: perfectly aligned protostellar outflows streaming from newborn stars in synchronized formation. Unlike the typically chaotic orientations found in other star-forming regions, these jets of gas erupting from stellar embryos all flow in the same direction with the same degree of inclination, resembling "sleet pouring down during a storm" as they pierce through the cosmic darkness.

Webb's revolutionary NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) has revealed these spectacular outflows as bright red clumpy streaks visible in the nebula's upper left region. These crimson signatures represent shockwaves created when jets of molecular hydrogen and carbon monoxide, expelled at tremendous velocities from newborn protostars, collide with surrounding gas and dust. The infrared detection marks the first time these extremely young stellar phenomena have been observed with such clarity.

The synchronized nature of these outflows provides crucial evidence supporting long-held theories about stellar formation. As interstellar gas clouds collapse to form stars, they spin faster due to conservation of angular momentum, creating swirling magnetic fields that launch material into twin jets perpendicular to forming protostellar disks. The remarkable alignment suggests that stars born in the same region inherit similar rotational orientations from their parent molecular cloud.

Beyond the aligned outflows, the Serpens Nebula hosts a particularly dense cluster of newly forming stars approximately 100,000 years old, some destined to grow to the mass of our Sun. This stellar nursery also features the enigmatic "Bat Shadow"—a planet-forming disk first observed by Hubble in 2020 that appears to flap or shift, creating one of astronomy's most intriguing dynamic phenomena visible at the image center.

Webb's infrared capabilities have unveiled additional mysterious features throughout the region, including an eye-shaped crevice that appears as if a star is bursting through cosmic material, and extremely dark patches where dense concentrations of gas and dust completely block near-infrared light. These layered structures of varying densities create complex three-dimensional architectures reminiscent of the famous Pillars of Creation.

The nebula also harbors remarkable stellar objects including SMM 1, a binary protostar system where two forming stars orbit each other while producing separate but overlapping outflows, and OO Serpentis—a young star that erupted violently in 1995, providing astronomers with a rare glimpse of extreme stellar outbursts that typically last only brief periods in cosmic time.

This discovery represents just the beginning of an ambitious scientific program to understand volatile chemical survival during star and planet formation. Future observations will use Webb's NIRSpec spectrograph to investigate how compounds like water and carbon monoxide—materials essential for planetary development—persist through the violent processes of stellar birth, potentially illuminating the chemical foundations necessary for life itself.

Image Credits

Science: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

Principal Investigator: K. Pontoppidan (NASA-JPL)

Lead Author: J. Green (STScI)

Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

Instrument: Webb NIRCam

Adaptation: Skylit Studio

Rolled celestial print of the Pillars of Creation nebula on lustre photo paper, showcasing Skylit Studio’s premium pigment-based printing and rich cosmic detail.

Crafted for the Cosmos. Made for Your Space.

Every Skylit Studio print is produced in-house using a Canon professional pigment-based ink system for extraordinary colour depth, detail, and longevity. We print on luxurious 260gsm Photo Lustre paper — chosen for its soft sheen, rich tones, and gallery-worthy quality. Whether it's a nebula, star map, or moon phase, the result is a celestial print that’s both timeless and museum-grade.

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Frequently asked questions

What Are The Deep Sky Prints?

The Deep Sky Collection is our curated selection of breathtaking astronomical visuals, drawn from the universe’s most awe-inspiring regions and phenomena. Most of these prints are based on real observations captured by cutting-edge space telescopes like NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, offering an authentic glimpse into the cosmos.

Unlike our personalised star and moon maps that mark life’s special milestones, this collection zooms out—showcasing distant galaxies, stellar nurseries, and cosmic collisions occurring light-years from Earth.

Each print reveals:

Stellar nurseries where stars are actively forming
Planetary nebulae and the spectacular aftermath of dying stars
Galaxies in motion—merging, colliding, and evolving across time
Protostellar jets and the raw energy of newborn suns

🖼️ While most visuals are created directly from infrared and multi-wavelength data, some pieces—like the Planetary Engulfment illustration—include a subtle degree of artistic interpretation, especially when visualising theoretical cosmic events not directly imaged.

Still, each piece remains grounded in astrophysical reality, informed by NASA data and the latest astronomical research. These are not generic digital recreations—they are windows into the invisible universe, where light beyond human sight has been translated into colour and form.

Perfect for astronomy lovers, science enthusiasts, and dreamers alike, the Deep Sky prints invite you to bring home a fragment of the infinite. Whether it’s the iconic Pillars of Creation or the dramatic outflows of Herbig-Haro 49/50, each piece tells a story written across space and time.

✨ Printed with professional LUCIA PRO II pigment inks on 260gsm Photo Lustre Paper, these gallery-quality prints match the exceptional finish of our star maps.

How Long Does It Take to Receive My Order?

We aim to bring the cosmos to your doorstep as quickly as possible! Once you place your order, we begin production immediately and dispatch it the same day. Delivery times depend on your location and the shipping option selected:

UK Deliveries: Arrive within 24-48 hours with our couriers.
International Deliveries: Times vary by destination. Details are provided at checkout.

What Materials Do You Use?

We use premium quality paper and state-of-the-art professional printers to ensure vibrant and lasting prints. All pictures are framed with care, using durable and elegant materials - made in the UK.

Can I Order a Framed Cosmos Print?

Yes! All cosmos-themed prints can be framed in a selection of frame colours, ensuring your artwork arrives ready to hang or gift.

Do You Ship Internationally?

Yes, we deliver love globally! Our prints can be shipped worldwide, with shipping costs and delivery times varying based on your location. Detailed shipping information is available at checkout.

Can I See the Print Before Ordering?

Yes! The designs showcased on our product pages are exactly what you’ll receive. Each print is carefully displayed so you can confidently choose your favourite piece of cosmic art.

What If I Make a Mistake with My Order?

If there's an issue with your order, please contact us immediately. The fastest way to reach us is by phone at 0161 399 3582, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

What Makes Our Cosmos Prints Special?

Our cosmos prints combine premium craftsmanship, vibrant artistry, and a passion for the universe. Designed to last a lifetime, they bring the magic of the stars, galaxies, and the cosmos into your space in an unforgettable way.