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Emission Nebula

A cloud of ionized gas emitting light of various colors, often found in regions of active star formation and contributing to the reddish hues observed in galaxies.

Source: esa.int

APODs including "Emission Nebula"

NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula

NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula

14/02/1996

M16: Dust and an Open Cluster

M16: Dust and an Open Cluster

01/11/1995

Orion's Horsehead Nebula

Orion's Horsehead Nebula

25/09/1995