Meaning of reflection nebula | Babel Free
Definitions
A nebula that consists of dust which reflects starlight and appears blue in photographs.
Equivalents
Examples
“The Pleiades are surrounded by a reflection nebula.”
“The Citadel is surrounded by a blue-tinted reflection nebula. The light⟳ of the nebula is actually light⟳ from the Citadel, scattered and reflected back at the station.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free