The above visual wavelength image is of a ___________, which is a(n) _________.
A) dark nebula, empty space
B) reflection nebula, dark cloud
C) Bok globule, empty space
D) emission nebula, dark cloud

Question

The above visual wavelength image is of a ___________, which is a(n) _________.
A) dark nebula, empty space 
B) reflection nebula, dark cloud 
C) Bok globule, empty space 
D) emission nebula, dark cloud

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image is of a Bok globule, which is a small, dense cloud of gas and dust. Bok globules are known for being very cold and containing high concentrations of molecules that can go on to form stars, but they appear dark because they block the light of background stars.

The Above Visual Wavelength Image Is of a ___________, Which