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dark nebula

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ID 576006 Last modified 23.10.2023
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Domain astronomyastrophysics
tume udu preferred
dark nebula preferred
  • tumedad valgust neelavad tähtedevahelised tolmu- ja gaasipilved
  • type of interstellar cloud that is so dense that it obscures the light from objects behind it
tume udu preferred
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  • Paljusid tumedaid udusid näeb vaid teleskoobiga, kuid mõned on ka silmaga märgatavad.
dark nebula preferred
Usage examples
  • 'Dark nebulae are clouds that can only be seen because they show up dark against a bright background. They do not emit or reflect light towards the Earth.'
absorption nebula

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