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Interstellar medium > Nebulae > Filamentary nebulae

Preferred term

Filamentary nebulae  

Definition

  • A type of nebula, generally ionized, consisting of filament-like structures of gas, such as the Veil Nebula (NGC 6960) or the supernova remnant IC 443. (en)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Filamentary nebula (en)

Scope note

  • This concept does not refer specifically to the Filamentary Nebula, a named nebula that is part of the Western Veil (also known as Caldwell 34), consisting of NGC 6960. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/535

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