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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.
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APODs including "Reflection Nebula"
The Pleiades Star Cluster
25/10/1998
Infrared Horsehead
06/08/1998
Starlight Reflections
14/04/1998
M20: The Trifid Nebula
31/03/1998
The Witch Head Nebula
09/02/1998
NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion
01/02/1998
The Trifid Nebula in Red, White and Blue
08/12/1997
Orion's Horsehead Nebula
25/10/1997
The Pleiades Star Cluster
18/10/1997
Antares and Rho Ophiuchi
22/09/1997
The Pipe Dark Nebula
21/06/1997
Orion's Horsehead Nebula Credit:
02/10/1996
The Pleiades Star Cluster
03/09/1996
Seven Sisters Versus California
18/06/1996
The Pipe Dark Nebula
28/05/1996
NGC 1977: Blue Reflection Nebula in Orion
20/03/1996
The Toby Jug Nebula
05/01/1996
Central Galactic Star Bursts
01/10/1995
Orion's Horsehead Nebula
25/09/1995