emission nebula

noun

Astronomy.

1. a bright diffuse nebula that emits light as a result of ionization of its gas atoms by ultraviolet radiation, as the Orion Nebula, planetary nebulae, and supernova remnants, as the Crab Nebula.

emission nebula

noun

1. a type of nebula that emits visible radiation See nebula

emission nebula

1. A nebula that absorbs ionizing ultraviolet radiation from nearby hot stars or star remnants and reemits it as visible light. HII regions, planetary nebulae, and nebulae created by the explosion of supernovae are different kinds of emission nebulae.

2. See more at nebula

Example Sentences

This image features the California Nebula - also known as NGC 1499 - an emission nebula in the constellation of Perseus.

From BBC

Known as the Bubble Nebula, or NGC 7635, it is an emission nebula located 8 000 light-years away; emission nebulas are interstellar clouds which are comprised of ionized gases.

From Salon

The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is an emission nebula located 8 000 light-years away.

From Salon

The Flame Nebula, designated as NGC 2024 and Sh2-277, is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion, lying some 900 to 1,500 light years away from Earth.

From BBC