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[[File:Blue Oyster Nebula.png|thumb|right|Blue Oyster Nebula]] | [[File:Blue Oyster Nebula.png|thumb|right|Blue Oyster Nebula]] | ||
The '''Blue Oyster Nebula''' is an H II region that appears in the [[Celestial Lance Universe]]. It is located in the direction of NGC 6934, in a band of gas, dust and stars between the Centaurus Arm and the Norma/Outer Arm of the Milky Way. It is approximately 1200 light years on its longest axis and about 1000 light years in diameter across its main "bubble". | The '''Blue Oyster Nebula''' is an H II region that appears in the [[Celestial Lance Universe]]. It is located in the direction of NGC 6934, in a band of gas, dust, and stars between the Centaurus Arm and the Norma/Outer Arm of the Milky Way. It is approximately 1200 light years on its longest axis and about 1000 light years in diameter across its main "bubble". | ||
==Star systems== | ==Star systems== | ||
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*[[Blue Oyster system|Blue Oyster]] – Located on the edgeward side of the nebula. | *[[Blue Oyster system|Blue Oyster]] – Located on the edgeward side of the nebula. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H_II_region H II region] (on Wikipedia) | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:56, 5 December 2024
The Blue Oyster Nebula is an H II region that appears in the Celestial Lance Universe. It is located in the direction of NGC 6934, in a band of gas, dust, and stars between the Centaurus Arm and the Norma/Outer Arm of the Milky Way. It is approximately 1200 light years on its longest axis and about 1000 light years in diameter across its main "bubble".
Star systems
The following star systems are found in or near the Blue Oyster Nebula:
- Blue Oyster – Located on the edgeward side of the nebula.
External links
- H II region (on Wikipedia)