Nebula: meaning, definitions and examples
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nebula
[ หnษb.jส.lษ ]
astronomy space
A nebula is a vast cloud of dust and gas in space, often considered the nursery for stars. They can be created from the gas expelled by dying stars or from material left over from the formation of stars. Some nebulae are visible to the naked eye, while others are seen only through powerful telescopes. They play a crucial role in the lifecycle of stars and galaxies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Orion Nebula is one of the most studied nebulae.
- Astronomers have discovered a new nebula near the Milky Way.
- The beauty of nebulae is often captured in stunning astrophotography.
- Nebulae can be the birthplace of new stars.
Translations
Translations of the word "nebula" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nebulosa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคฌเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Nebel
๐ฎ๐ฉ nebula
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฐะฝะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ mgลawica
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้ฒ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉbuleuse
๐ช๐ธ nebulosa
๐น๐ท nebulalar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ mlhovina
๐ธ๐ฐ hmlovina
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ megleno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพokukorn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nebula
๐ฒ๐ฝ nebulosa
Etymology
The word 'nebula' comes from the Latin word for 'mist' or 'fog,' which reflects its ethereal and cloud-like appearance in the night sky. The usage of the term dates back to the early observations of celestial bodies, where early astronomers referred to these cosmic formations as nebulas due to their indistinct and often diffuse outlines. Historically, nebulae were seen as mysterious regions of space, and as telescope technology advanced, many of these objects were revealed to be star-forming regions or remnants of supernovae. The study of nebulae played a significant role in expanding our understanding of the universe, highlighting processes such as stellar birth and death, as well as the interconnectedness of cosmic events.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,291, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19290 exasperation
- 19291 nebula
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