Nebulae
type: Concept
narrower: Reflection nebulae

R associations
type: Concept
related: Reflection nebulae

Reflection nebulae
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
modified: 2020-11-03T21:27:27.153Z
modified: 2020-11-03T21:27:37.741Z
alternative label: Reflection nebula
broader: Nebulae
definition: A type of nebula that is visible from its reflection of starlight. Bright stars near reflection nebulae emit light into the region that is reflected by the large amount of dust there. The size of the dust grains causes blue light to be reflected more efficiently than red light, so these reflection nebulae frequently appear blue in color.
related: R associations