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What is the origin of the Horsehead Nebula?
The Horsehead Nebula can be found in the constellation Orion. Its name comes from its resemblance to a horse's head. The Horsehead Nebula was first discovered by Williamina Fleming in 1888.
Does the horse head nebula have any moons?
No the Horsehead Nebula doesn't have moons.
Why doesn't the Horsehead Nebula glow like other nebulae?
Horsehead Nebula doesn't glow like other nebulae because it is older than other nebulae and was probably a lot smaller. In addition, Horsehead Nebula is farther away from the Earth than other nebulae, so it may seem that it doesn't glow as bright as other nebulae. No, this isn't right! The horsehead nebula doesn't glow for one reason - it isn't illuminated by any stars whose energy is enough to make the gas shine. That's the only difference between a 'bright' diffuse nebula (like M42) and a 'dark' one like the Horsehead or the Coalsack. M42 (the Orion nebula) is bright because there are several hot, energetic stars embedded inside it, and which cause it to 'shine'.
Is a galaxy bigger than a nebula?
Yes. A nebula is just a big gas cloud. A galaxy will contain many nebulas.
Nebula may exist only within your galaxy?
Nebula exist in all galaxies.
What is the origin of the Horsehead Nebula?
The Horsehead Nebula can be found in the constellation Orion. Its name comes from its resemblance to a horse's head. The Horsehead Nebula was first discovered by Williamina Fleming in 1888.
What kind of object is the Horsehead Nebula?
Diffuse Nebula
Does the Horsehead Nebula spin?
I think it would be impossible to argue that it does NOT spin. As part of the Milky Way, the Horsehead Nebula is orbiting around the center of the galaxy. Since that is true, it would be perceived as having a spin either sidereally or synodically or both, and it may be spinning around its own axis as well. Even if it isn't, it is spinning from some valid point of view.
Does the horse head nebula have any moons?
No the Horsehead Nebula doesn't have moons.
What in outer space begins with the letter h?
the horsehead nebula
How much bigger is the horsehead nebula against earth?
12 times
Which galaxy is the Orion nebula in?
The Orion nebula is part of our own galaxy (the Milky Way). The Orion nebula is about 1500 light-years away from us. Our galaxy is about 100000 light-years across.
Why doesn't the Horsehead Nebula glow like other nebulae?
Horsehead Nebula doesn't glow like other nebulae because it is older than other nebulae and was probably a lot smaller. In addition, Horsehead Nebula is farther away from the Earth than other nebulae, so it may seem that it doesn't glow as bright as other nebulae. No, this isn't right! The horsehead nebula doesn't glow for one reason - it isn't illuminated by any stars whose energy is enough to make the gas shine. That's the only difference between a 'bright' diffuse nebula (like M42) and a 'dark' one like the Horsehead or the Coalsack. M42 (the Orion nebula) is bright because there are several hot, energetic stars embedded inside it, and which cause it to 'shine'.
What are examples of nebulae?
Planetary nebulae (the cat's eye nebula) Emission nebulae (the orion nebula) Dark nebulae (the horsehead nebula) Supernova remnant nebulae (the crab)
Is a nebula further from earth than a galaxy?
Earth is IN a galaxy - as is the nebula.
What is bigger a galaxy or a gaseous nebula?
A Galaxy is far bigger than a nebula.
What is the largest a nebula galaxy neutron star or a globular cluster?
A nebula galaxy does not exist.
