Nebula

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛbjələ/

Nebula (noun)

  1. A large cloud of gas and dust in space, where stars may form or where light from stars is spread.
  2. A dim, glowing area in the sky caused by hot gas or reflected light from nearby stars.

Examples

  • A nebula is a space gas cloud where stars may form.
  • The telescope showed a space gas cloud drifting between stars.