- What Is a Nebula? | Facts, Definition, What Are They?, Types
A nebula is a huge cloud of combined gas and dust in space It can contain hydrogen, helium, and or plasma Click for even more facts or information
- Types of Nebulae | Galaxies, Globular Open Clusters
A typical diffuse nebula is a few hundred light-years across (NGC 2264 shown; see also the Horsehead Nebula) Planetary Nebulae Planetary nebulae are shells of gas thrown out by some stars near the end of their lives Our Sun will probably produce a planetary nebula in about 5 billion years
- Nebulae Facts For Kids | What?, Formation, Importance, Size, Comparison
Nebulas' size ranges from millions of miles to hundreds of light-years in diameter Keep reading for more interesting facts perfect for kids
- Orion Constellation | Facts, Information, History Definition
This nebula can be found a third of a degree from the Horsehead Nebula NGC 2023 is around 1,467 light-years away from Earth Monkey Head Nebula The Monkey Head Nebula, designated as NGC 2174, is an emission nebula classified as an H II region It is associated with the open cluster NGC 2175, also located in Orion
- Andromeda Galaxy Facts - The Nine Planets
The Andromeda galaxy is the largest galaxy in the Local Group, more than twice the size of the Milky Way Click for even more amazing facts and information
- Eta Carinae (η Carinae) | Facts, Information, History Definition
Eta Carinae is engulfed by the Homunculus Nebula This nebula is embedded within the much larger Carina Nebula, a large star-forming H II region Carina was part of a larger constellation called the Argo Navis – this constellation represented the ship of Jason and the Argonauts The brightest star, Canopus, marked the ship’s keel
- Monoceros Constellation | Facts, Information, Mythology, History . . .
The Seagull Nebula The Seagull Nebula, designated as IC 2177, is a region of nebulosity that lies along the border between the constellations f Monoceros and Canis Major It is a roughly circular H II region centered on the Be star HD 55367 The Seagull Nebula is situated at around 3,650 light-years away from us, having an apparent magnitude of
- Orion Constellation Facts For Kids | Symbolize, Where, Story Size
The Orion constellation's most essential stars are Alnilam, Mintaka, and Alnitak, which shape Orion's Belts Click for kids facts
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