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 …

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.

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 …

The Orion constellation's most essential stars are Alnilam, Mintaka, and Alnitak, which shape Orion's Belts. Click for kids facts.

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

This allows you to see the moon, the planets, nebula, stars, and deep-sky objects. Without controversy, whatever your target is, this eyepiece helps you get a detail-oriented view. The …

Sep 25, 2019 · Here is a brief outline of the current theory of the events in the early history of the solar system: A cloud of interstellar gas and/or dust (the “solar nebula”) is disturbed and …

Jul 14, 2020 · The nebula was named after Saturn due to its superficial resemblance. The apparent magnitude of the nebula is 8.0, having a radius of 0.2 to 0.4 light-years. Helix Nebula …