Nebulae
type: Concept
narrower: Bright nebulae

Bright nebulae
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
modified: 2020-11-02T16:28:50.398Z
modified: 2020-11-02T16:28:38.476Z
alternative label: Bright nebula
broader: Nebulae
definition: In contrast to a dark nebula, a bright cloud of interstellar gas and dust. The term designates both emission nebulae and reflection nebulae.