Nebulae are some of the most resplendent objects in the universe, but it’s easy to confuse which one is an “emission nebula,” and which one is an “absorption nebula.”

Thankfully, this “Field Guide” will give you a quick rundown so you can impress all of your friends with your nebulae Knowledge!

And thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, we can study all sorts of nebulae in all of their magnificent forms.

For more information, visit https://nasa.gov/hubble.

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Andrea Gianopoulos: Lead Writer
Cassandra Morris: Narration

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