The Astrology of Space - Matrix Software

The Astrology of Space
Chapter 11: Deep Space Objects
Nebulae
Not all of the material in our universe is contained in
stars. A large amount of interstellar matter exists in
the form of cloud-like objects called nebulae. A nebula
is made up of very tenuous gas and dust. Gaseous
nebulae are of such great importance because it
seems that it is here that stars are born. It is here that
fresh stars are condensing out of the nebular material.
The three main types of nebulae are illustrated above.
In most of space, these interstellar dust clouds are
cold and dark. Dark clouds block our view to the very
center of our Galaxy. Were it not for these obscuring
dark nebulae, the nuclear region of the galaxy would
be a blaze of light filling the night sky in that direction.
There are two types of nebulae that "shine": emission
nebulae and reflection or continuum nebulae.
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