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 …

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.

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

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 …

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.

Jul 14, 2020 · The nebula was named after Saturn due to its superficial resemblance. The apparent magnitude of the nebula is 8.0, having a radius of 0.2 to 0.4 light-years. Helix Nebula …

Feb 4, 2020 · 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 …

Aug 17, 2020 · Monoceros is a faint constellation located on the celestial equator. Its name translates to unicorn from Greek. Click for more information.

Jun 12, 2020 · The nebula is also named after Merope and sometimes it is referred to as Tempel’s Nebula – in honor of the German astronomer, Wilhelm Tempel, who discovered it in …

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 …