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.

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 …

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.

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 · 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. …

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 …

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 …

Jun 12, 2020 · White dwarfs form when the hot planetary nebula created by a red giant star loses its envelope, which was several times expanded by its red giant phase. When the hot …