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Definition
Nebula: 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. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Regal Explosions, Part 2 November 6, 2009
Merope Nebula October 19, 2009
Dumbbell Nebula September 6, 2009
Tarantula Nebula May 25, 2009
S Monocerotis February 22, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

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Cool Galaxy
Cool Galaxy
Veiling the Pleiades
Veiling the Pleiades
Colorful Nursery
Colorful Nursery
Hard Labor
Hard Labor
Final Days
Final Days

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StarDate Online | News | A Long Night Ahead for the Universe
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StarDate Online | News | Hipparcos Data Could Change Universe's Size
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StarDate Online | News | Two Discoveries Reveal Diversity of Galaxy's Extrasolar Planets
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StarDate Online | News | Telescope Ready to Listen for Cosmic ‘Howdy-Do’
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Life
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StarDate Online | News | Dark Matter Found In Galactic 'Ghosts'
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StarDate Online | News | Constant Controversy Bedevils Hubble’s Magic Number
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StarDate Online | News | Extrasolar Planet Update
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StarDate Online | News | Universe Will Expand Forever, Astronomers Say
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