dark nebula en · NOUN
Meanings
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A type of nebula that does not emit or reflect (visible) light, and thus obscures light sources behind it.
The Horsehead Nebula is a typical dark nebula, and is famous for resembling the head of a horse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark nebulas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dark nebulae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
reflection nebula · emission nebula
Synonyms
Translations (6)
hi अवशोषण निहारिका (type of nebula) · ru тёмная тума́нность (type of nebula) · uk темна туманність (type of nebula) · ja 暗黒星雲 (type of nebula) · pl ciemna mgławica (type of nebula) · hy մութ միգամածություն (type of nebula)