By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 05, 2024

Hindustan Times
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6 captivating images and facts about cosmic clouds

Cosmic clouds are amazing structures in space.

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They are made of gas and dust, and they play a vital role in the universe.

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Cosmic clouds, also known as nebulae, are large areas of gas and dust. They are often the birthplaces of stars and planets.

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The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest and most studied nebulae in the sky.

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The Eagle Nebula is famous for its "Pillars of Creation," tall columns of gas and dust.

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The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula that resembles a horse's head.

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The Crab Nebula is the remnant of a supernova explosion. It is about 6,500 light-years away and contains a pulsar at its centre.

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The Lagoon Nebula is a large star-forming region. It is located about 4,000 light-years away and is visible with the naked eye.

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The Rosette Nebula is a beautiful flower-shaped region of gas and dust. It is about 4,500 light-years from Earth.

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Cosmic clouds are important because they contain the materials needed for star and planet formation. They help shape the universe.

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