Nebulae

A generic term for a fuzzy, diffuse astronomical object. Astronomers have observed four different types of nebulae: H II regions, reflection nebulae, planetary nebulae, and supernova remnants.

Featured Images

Infrared image of the Lagoon Nebula
 Blue Lagoon Thursday, January 6, 2011
The Horsehead Nebula
 Galloping Nebula Saturday, January 8, 2011
Visible and X-ray image of a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud
 Holiday Decoration Thursday, December 16, 2010
IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula
 Witch Head Nebula Friday, November 26, 2010
The California Nebula, in Perseus
 Stately Nebula Saturday, November 6, 2010
Messier 27
 Heavy Lifting Saturday, August 7, 2010
The remains of a supernova explosion form complex loops and filaments in this co
 Colorful Aftermath Thursday, May 27, 2010
Starbirth Factories
 Starbirth Factories Monday, May 24, 2010
Star Nursery Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Veiling the Pleiades Monday, October 19, 2009
Cool Galaxy Monday, October 5, 2009
Colorful Nursery Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hard Labor Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Radio Programs

Witch Head Nebula An astronomical youth movement Friday, November 26, 2010
California Nebula Expanding California’s borders Saturday, November 6, 2010
Counting Clouds Counting up stellar nurseries Monday, August 9, 2010
CTB 102 A giant but hidden stellar nursery Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Cone Nebula
Monoceros
Orion Planets
Regal Explosions, Part 2
Merope Nebula
Dumbbell Nebula
Tarantula Nebula
S Monocerotis

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