What are the different types of nebulae?
1 Answer
Dec 18, 2015
Bright Diffuse Nebula, Planetary Nebula, and Supernova Remnant
Explanation:
Bright diffuse Nebula are areas of hydrogen gas where new stars are formed.
i.e. Great Orion Nebula
http://www.feraphotography.com/AM14/M42.html
The other two are connected to the dying stage of a star:
Planetary Nebula are the shells of gas that were thrown from red giant stars.
i.e. Cat's Eye Nebula
http://pics-about-space.com/cat-s-eye-nebula-hd?p=1
Supernova Remnant are those leftover from a massive stars' explosion.
i.e. Crab Nebula
http://earthspacecircle.blogspot.com/p/crab-nebula.html