Yes, the sun is typically larger than individual nebulae. Nebulae can vary greatly in size, but they are typically much smaller than stars like the sun.
Constellation or "asterism". The difference is that "constellations" are officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, while an "asterism" is any other pattern or grouping of stars.
Yes, the Orion Nebula is much larger than the sun. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula, while the sun is a star. The Orion Nebula is approximately 24 light-years across, while the sun is about 864,000 miles in diameter.
A galaxy cluster consists of several galaxy groups, each of which in turn contains several galaxies. So no; a galaxy cluster is MUCH bigger than any individual galaxy.
The Helix Nebula, located in the constellation Aquarius, is estimated to be one of the oldest planetary nebulae at about 10,600 years old. It formed from a dying star shedding its outer layers, creating a stunning cosmic display.
A Galaxy is far bigger than a nebula.
Yes, the sun is typically larger than individual nebulae. Nebulae can vary greatly in size, but they are typically much smaller than stars like the sun.
False. A quasar is not a type of globular cluster. Quasars are extremely energetic and remote celestial objects powered by supermassive black holes, while globular clusters are tightly bound groups of stars that orbit galaxies.
Constellation or "asterism". The difference is that "constellations" are officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, while an "asterism" is any other pattern or grouping of stars.
A cluster of tightly packed older stars is called a globular cluster. These clusters can contain thousands to millions of stars, and are usually found in the outer regions of galaxies.
Yes, a globular star cluster typically contains many more stars than an open star cluster. Globular clusters can contain thousands to millions of stars tightly bound by gravity, whereas open clusters typically consist of hundreds to a few thousand stars that are more loosely bound.
Yes, the Orion Nebula is much larger than the sun. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula, while the sun is a star. The Orion Nebula is approximately 24 light-years across, while the sun is about 864,000 miles in diameter.
A galaxy cluster consists of several galaxy groups, each of which in turn contains several galaxies. So no; a galaxy cluster is MUCH bigger than any individual galaxy.
The visible universe. I'm a bit of a space buff and to my knowledge there aren't any celestial structures that are larger than a galaxy cluster. The only one I've come upon is the visible universe itself. I could be wrong about that but then again, I could be right. That tends to be how celestial questions like that one go. Hope this helps. Answer 2: Galaxy clusters are clusters of galaxies and therefore larger than individual galaxies. Superclusters are clusters of galaxy clusters and so are larger then galaxy clusters. Filaments are collections of superclusters and are the largest known structures in the universe.
Yes. From Wikipedia: "...as of 2010, is the largest known structure in the Universe. ... The wall measures 1.37 billion light years (1.30×1025 m) in length..." This is much more than a galaxy cluster.
The universe, the crab nebula, the milky way, our solar system, our sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus are all bigger than the earth
Galaxies are by far the largest. Galaxies contain millions to trillions of stars, each orbiting the galaxy's centre of mass. Our own Milky Way is an example of a galaxy, of which our sun is just one of 200 to 400 billion other stars. The Milky Way is estimated to be in the region of 100,000 to 120,000 light years across. Nebulae (the plural of nebula) are gas regions where stars are often formed. They exist within galaxies and are therefore much smaller. The famous Orion Nebula is estimated to be 24 light years across, while the larger Carina Nebula is in the region of 100 light years across. Both exist within the Milky Way. A globular star, or globular cluster, is a cluster of stars. There are around 150 to 158 such clusters known to exist in the Milky Way, with perhaps 20 more yet to be discovered. A neutron star is a stellar remnant, the result of a supernova (exploding star). They are much smaller than the original star would have been, but are incredibly dense and often rotate very rapidly, emitting electromagnetic radiation as pulsars.