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Diffuse Nebula

Description:

A diffuse nebula refers to a cloud of interstellar gas and dust that is spread out over a large area, making it appear hazy and lack distinct boundaries. These nebulae are incredibly vast and can span hundreds of light-years across. Diffuse nebulae are often the birthplaces of new stars as the gas and dust within them gradually collapse and form stellar nurseries.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The Orion Nebula is one of the most famous diffuse nebulae in the night sky.
2. Astronomers use specialized telescopes to study the composition and dynamics of diffuse nebulae.
3. Diffuse nebulae harbor regions where star formation is currently underway.

As an adjective:

1. The astronomer identified a diffuse nebula as he observed the scattered emission of light from distant stars.
2. Diffuse nebulae photography requires long exposure times due to their low surface brightness.
3. Researchers discovered an interesting correlation between the color of stars and the surrounding diffuse nebular material.

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