What are the different types of nebulae?

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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

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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

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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
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http://earthspacecircle.blogspot.com/p/crab-nebula.html