Oct 3, 2019 · 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 …

Nebulas' size ranges from millions of miles to hundreds of light-years in diameter. Keep reading for more interesting facts perfect for kids.

Nov 5, 2019 · 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.

Jul 14, 2020 · 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, …

Oct 2, 2019 · NGC 7293 (Helix Nebula) AAT 48k jpg (David Malin) NGC 7354 BB 5k jpg NGC 7662 (The Blue Snowball) BB 5k jpg UMN 62k gif Antares and the Rho Ophiuchus dark cloud UKS 52k jpg; …

Nov 14, 2019 · 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.

Sep 25, 2019 · Here is a brief outline of the current theory of the events in the early history of the solar system: A cloud of interstellar gas and/or dust (the “solar nebula”) is disturbed and collapses under …

Oct 2, 2019 · S Saturn Nebula planetary nebula; NGC 7009 Seven Sisters diffuse nebula; M 45, Pleiades, Subaru, Seven Sisters supernova remnant leftover gas from a supernova explosion stellar …

Helix Nebula Dumbbell Nebula Little Dumbbell Nebula Cat’s Eye Nebula Six Planetary Nebulae Crab Nebula The Vela Supernova Remnant Veil Nebula Puppis A Supernova 1987a More info M 45 (The …

Oct 3, 2019 · The Trifid Nebula gets its name from the three dark lanes the divide it. The red part is an emission nebula powered by a bright triple star CC 24537; the fainter blue part is a reflection nebula …