Reflection Nebula

A reflection nebula is a cloud of interstellar dust that becomes visible due to the light from nearby stars reflecting off its particles. Unlike emission nebulae, reflection nebulae do not emit their own light but shine by scattering the light of nearby stars.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "Reflection Nebula"

A Beautiful Trifid

09/07/2025

The Seagull Nebula

26/06/2025

Seven Sisters versus California

05/03/2025

Reflections on VdB 31

13/02/2025

The Spider and the Fly

11/02/2025

The Variable Nebula NGC 2261

31/01/2025

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud

25/01/2025

LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula

27/10/2024

NGC 6727: The Rampaging Baboon Nebula

24/09/2024

Horsehead and Orion Nebulas

10/09/2024

Quarter Moon and Sister Stars

03/09/2024

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

22/08/2024