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nebula

[neb-yuh-luh] / ˈnɛb yə lə /
NOUN
cloud of gas
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The Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 27, holds a special place in astronomy history as the first planetary nebula ever discovered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Inside this nebula, particle interactions can generate gamma rays in several ways.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Called Nebula PMR 1, the object has a striking appearance that resembles a brain inside a transparent skull, which is why it has been nicknamed the "Exposed Cranium" nebula.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

The collisions carve and sculpt the nebula, creating its intricate and textured appearance.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

Her dress was void black, mixed with the colors of a space nebula, as if galaxies were being born in her bodice.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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