Absorption Nebulae
Absorption nebulae are dense clouds which absorb light from behind and thus appear darker than their surroundings.
![[Horsehead]](/image_gallery/thumb/d4/p_horsehead.jpg) Horsehead |
![[Horsehead]](/image_gallery/thumb/d2/p_02188.jpg) Horsehead |
![[LDN 810]](/image_gallery/images/d7/ldn810-th.jpg) LDN 810 |
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