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Astronomy · L3 · Which Type of Nebula?

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A decision flow from a nebula's appearance and light source to its type.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
Observe a nebulaDoes it glow with its own light?Powered by a young massive star, or a dying star's exposed core?Emission nebulaPlanetary nebulaReflection nebulaDark nebulaYes, ionised gasYoung massive starDying star's coreGlows, but only scattered starlightNo, appears as a dark silhouette

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