spiral nebula
(formerly) a spiral galaxy.
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Hubble also used Leavitt’s Cepheid variable technique to measure cosmic distances, this time by finding the variable stars in the spiral nebulae themselves.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe | Lisa Grossman | July 21, 2021 | Science NewsCurtis was an older, well-respected authority on spiral nebulae, as well as a gifted speaker.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe | Lisa Grossman | July 21, 2021 | Science NewsThe most interesting specimen of a spiral nebula is situated in Canes Venatici.
The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' | Thomas OrchardAround and around they would whirl in a spiral nebula, till one got a head start on a race for home and mother.
Unexplored! | Allen ChaffeeThe hypothesis, therefore, that our universe is a spiral nebula has much to be said for it.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) | J. Arthur Thomson
It is even suggested that the spiral nebula 162 originated by disruption of one star by a swift-moving passing star.
Geology | William J. MillerThe spiral nebula is evidently the standard type, and the condensing nebula must conform to it.
The Story of Evolution | Joseph McCabe
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