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Types of Nebula

Merope Nebula in the Pleiades

Reflection 
The dust and gas of this nebula does not emit its own light. It REFLECTS the light from the nearby star or stars.

 

 

 

 


 

Rosette Nebula in Monoceros

Emission
Nebula emits its own light due to the presence of ultraviolet radiation from very hot young stars.

 

 

 

 


 

 

The Horsehead in Orion

Dark
Dark nebula are clouds of gas and dust that absorbs some light from behind them.

 

 


 

 

 

 

The Crab Nebula in Taurus

Supernova Remnant
Supernova Remnants are the remains of a star that violently exploded.

 

 


 

 

 

 

Eskimo Nebula in Gemini

Planetary
A Planetary Nebula is formed by the glowing gases of a dying star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, Who Discovered Planetary Nebula?

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