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diffuse nebula

DEFINITIONS OF: diffuse nebula

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n a cluster of stars within an intricate cloud of gas and dust

Synonyms:
gaseous nebula
Types:
Hunter, Orion
a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel
Type of:
nebula
an immense cloud of gas (mainly hydrogen) and dust in interstellar space
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