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.

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.

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, …

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.

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

Sep 10, 2020 · The nebula is located in the western part of the Perseus molecular cloud, and it is a young region of very active star formation. The Perseus Molecular Cloud The Perseus Molecular …

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 1859. The …

Jun 12, 2020 · white dwarf star, also called a degenerate dwarf, is a stellar core remnant composed mostly out of electron-degenerate matter. Click for more.

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 larger constellation …