i was looking at these space hubble pictures, and i cant believe how amazing this stuff is, like rainbow -stuff - in the sky. what are these things? i never knew space was THAT cool.
2007-03-07 11:57:38 · 8 answers · asked by Mia 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
They have some of the most beautiful pictures on live science web site. Yes, they remind me of things that God created, and man has not messed up.
2007-03-07 12:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A nebula (Latin: "mist"; pl. nebulae or nebulæ, with ligature; from Latin nebula, "cloud") is an interstellar cloud of dust, gas and plasma. Originally nebula was a general name for any extended astronomical object, including galaxies beyond the Milky Way (some examples of the older usage survive; for example, the Andromeda Galaxy was referred to as the Andromeda Nebula before galaxies were discovered by Edwin Hubble). Nebulae often form star-forming regions, such as in the Horsehead Nebula. This nebula is depicted in one of NASA's most notorious images, of the "Pillars of Creation". In these regions the clouds of gas, dust and other materials 'clump' together to form larger masses, which attract further matter, and eventually will become big enouh to form stars. The remaining materials are then believed to form planets, and other solar system objects.
2007-03-08 10:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by ђermiona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This stuff is amazing. Nebulae are actually huge expanses of gas and dust, and sometimes stars. That's not as glamourous as portals to better places, but it's still amazing to look at.
2007-03-07 12:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rando 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nebulae are pretty cool. They're clouds of dust,gas and plasma. They're the birthplace of stars. But they're not a portal to heaven. If you want to get to heaven, ask Jesus to be your personal Lord and Savior. got to this site to do so
2007-03-07 12:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by Computer_Wiz148 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're massive clouds of dust, gas, and plasma in space. The reason they're so pretty is because they're lit from within by proto-stars or other energetic phenomena. The most famous nebula picture is from NASA, and it's been nicknamed 'The Pillars of Creation.' I've linked it below.
2007-03-07 12:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot more out there that you should check out. Black holes, star birthing sites, supernovas, peculiar galaxies, quasars, magnetars, burstars, and a lot of stuff that is worth learning about.
Astronomy.com (or their magazine) is a great place to start.
2007-03-07 13:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas. Lot's of gas. Yes definatly lots of gas, George.
2007-03-07 12:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Vivianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people who really beleive in that really do think that it is a portal to heaven
2007-03-07 12:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by firbyq 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋