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Glossary of
Astronomical Objects

Nebula
Stars
Planetary Nebula
The Sun
The Solar System
Moon
Asteroid
Crater
Comet
Globular Cluster
Galaxy
Galaxy Cluster





Michael Gallagher
9th December 2003

Nebula

a cloud of dust and gas floating between the stars. Stars form inside nebulae when gravity causes pockets of gas to condense.