☁️ Nebulae
Cosmic clouds where stars are born — and sometimes where they die.
Nebulae are immense clouds of gas and dust spread across galaxies. Some glow with brilliant colors as young stars ignite within them, while others appear as dark shadows blocking starlight.
They are the universe’s recycling system — forming, collapsing, exploding, and creating new stars over millions of years.
Types of Nebulae
⭐ Emission Nebulae
Example: Orion Nebula (M42)
These nebulae glow brightly because nearby young stars energize the surrounding gas, causing it to emit colorful light.
✨ Reflection Nebulae
Example: The Witch Head Nebula
These nebulae don’t produce their own light — they reflect the glow of nearby stars, often appearing blue.
🕶 Dark Nebulae
Example: Horsehead Nebula
These mysterious nebulae block stars behind them, appearing as dark silhouettes against glowing regions.
💫 Planetary Nebulae
Example: The Helix Nebula
Formed when dying stars gently shed their outer layers — leaving behind stunning rings of gas.
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Quick Facts
📏 Size: Light-years across
🧪 Made of: Hydrogen, Helium & Dust
⏳ Timescale: Millions of years
🌌 Location: Throughout galaxies