reflection nebula Comparison Table

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reflection nebula comparison table

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cometary nebula reflection nebula A reflection nebula with a fan shape that bears a superficial resemblance to a comet. Classical examples of the heads of cometary nebulae are R Mon, R CrA, and RY Tau. All have A0-G0 type spectra that resemble the spectrum of a T Tauri star, and their brightness varies from year to year.

Hind's nebula reflection nebula NGC 1554, NGC 1555 1852 A reflection nebula illuminated by the star T Tauri. It is remarkable for its changes in brightness. Hind

NGC 1999 reflection nebula

Subject	is a kind of	is an instance of	has synonym	has discovery date	has image	has definition	has discoverer
cometary nebula	reflection nebula					A reflection nebula with a fan shape that bears a superficial resemblance to a comet. Classical examples of the heads of cometary nebulae are R Mon, R CrA, and RY Tau. All have A0-G0 type spectra that resemble the spectrum of a T Tauri star, and their brightness varies from year to year.
Hind's nebula		reflection nebula	NGC 1554, NGC 1555	1852		A reflection nebula illuminated by the star T Tauri. It is remarkable for its changes in brightness.	Hind
NGC 1999		reflection nebula

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