reflection nebula

English

Noun

reflection nebula (plural reflection nebulas or reflection nebulae)

(astronomy) A nebula that consists of dust which reflects starlight and appears blue in photographs.
The Pleiades are surrounded by a reflection nebula.

Translations

type of nebula

German: Reflexionsnebel (de) m

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