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What is the order of the following objects in order from the largest to the smallest nebulae Star planet constellation galaxy moon?

* Galaxy * Nebula * Star * Planet * Moon However, some moons are larger than planets, and some planets and moons are larger than some stars. A constellation is an imaginary pattern of stars, so one cannot speak of its actual size.


Nebula may exist only within your galaxy?

Nebulae can exist both within and outside of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Nebulae are vast clouds of dust, gas, and plasma in space where stars can form. They are found in many different galaxies throughout the universe.


A group of stars gases and dust?

This describes a nebula, which is a vast cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born. The gases and dust within a nebula are the raw materials that eventually come together under gravity to form new stars.


Is a nebula a galaxy?

No, a nebula is not a galaxy. A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space, while a galaxy is a collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. Galaxies can contain nebulae, among other structures.


How did Edwin Hubble's discovery that the Andromeda galaxy was far away of our own galaxy contribute to astronomers' knowledge about the size of the universe?

Prior to Hubble's discovery scientists generally believed that our galaxy was the entire universe. Hubble found that the Andromeda galaxy was, then called the Andromeda Nebula, was not a part of our galaxy but a galaxy unto itself far beyond the edge of the Milky Way. This discovered demonstrated that the universe is much larger than scientists have believed.

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What is the largest a nebula galaxy neutron star or a globular cluster?

A nebula galaxy does not exist.


Is a nebula further from earth than a galaxy?

Earth is IN a galaxy - as is the nebula.


What is the order of the following objects in order from the largest to the smallest nebulae Star planet constellation galaxy moon?

* Galaxy * Nebula * Star * Planet * Moon However, some moons are larger than planets, and some planets and moons are larger than some stars. A constellation is an imaginary pattern of stars, so one cannot speak of its actual size.


What is bigger a galaxy or a gaseous nebula?

A Galaxy is far bigger than a nebula.


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.


What is another name for nebula?

Galaxy


What galaxy is the reflection nebula in?

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Nebula may exist only within your galaxy?

Nebulae can exist both within and outside of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Nebulae are vast clouds of dust, gas, and plasma in space where stars can form. They are found in many different galaxies throughout the universe.


What is the biggest nebula known?

The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is one of the largest and most active star-forming regions in our nearby universe. It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, around 160,000 light years away from Earth. The Tarantula Nebula is roughly 1,000 light years in diameter.


A group of stars gases and dust?

This describes a nebula, which is a vast cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born. The gases and dust within a nebula are the raw materials that eventually come together under gravity to form new stars.


Are there any planetary Nebula in your galaxy?

Yes. There are many planetary nebulae in our galaxy.


Is a nebula a galaxy?

No, a nebula is not a galaxy. A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space, while a galaxy is a collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. Galaxies can contain nebulae, among other structures.