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 …

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.

Oct 2, 2019 · The dark nebula that forms the Horsehead itself is known as Barnard 33 (B 33). The red background is the emission nebula IC 434, the reflection nebula NGC 2023 and the …

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 …

Jul 14, 2020 · The nebula itself is located far away from the star, at a distance of around 4,900 light-years. There is a blue O9-class star that illuminates the nebula, however, it is obscured …

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

The Orion Nebula cannot be seen by the naked eye, as it is the most distant "star." Betelgeuse is a red, colossal star that has been imaged as a disk in the Hubble Space Telescope. It …