Image: Derek Rowley
M27 – Dumbbell Nebula in the constellation of Vulpecula
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Supernova Remnants:
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Planetary Nebulae:
- M27 – The Dumbbell Nebula…(Vulpecula)
- M57 – The Ring Nebula…(Lyra)
- M76 – The Little Dumbbell, Cork, or Butterfly Nebula…(Perseus)
- M97 – The Owl Nebula…(Ursa Major)
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Star Forming Nebula: (each of them containing a young open star cluster)
- M8 – The Lagoon Nebula…(Sagittarius)
- M16 – The Eagle or Star Queen Nebula…(Serpens Cauda)
- M17 – The Omega Nebula (also: The Swan, Horseshoe, or Lobster Nebula)…(Sagittarius)
- M20 – The Trifid Nebula…(Sagittarius)
- M42 – The Orion Nebula…(Orion)
- M43 – De Mairan’s Nebula (Part or Companion of the Orion Nebula)…(Orion)
- M78 – (Reflection nebula)…(Orion)
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What is a nebula?
A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space;
– some nebulae come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a supernova.
– other nebulae are regions where new stars are beginning to form.
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