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The [[Greater Shell Nebula]] is a reflection nebula located in the central part of [[Coro Sector]], within the [[Empty Stars]].
 
The [[Greater Shell Nebula]] is a reflection nebula located in the central part of [[Coro Sector]], within the [[Empty Stars]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a [[nebula]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a [[nebula]].
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
The Greater Shell Nebula is a large dim group of gases and dark clouds measuring around 7 parsecs coreward-rimward by around 6 parsecs spinward-trailing. The nebula has a large "tail" extending for nearly 5 parsecs to rimward.
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The Greater Shell Nebula is a large dim group of gases and dark clouds measuring around seven [[parsec]]s coreward-rimward by around six [[parsec]]s spinward-trailing. The nebula has a large "tail" extending for nearly five [[parsec]]s to [[rimward]].
 
 
 
* It is classified as a reflection nebula and is primarily formed of ionized gases, thrown off by the [[star]]s at its center many millennia ago.
 
* It is classified as a reflection nebula and is primarily formed of ionized gases, thrown off by the [[star]]s at its center many millennia ago.
* The gases consist of about 90% hydrogen, with the remainder made up of helium, oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements. The clouds have a mean density of 10<sup>2</sup>–10<sup>6</sup> particles/cm³. Its central regions are relatively denser.
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* The gases consist of about 90% hydrogen (H<sub><small>2</small></sub>), with the remainder made up of helium (He), oxygen (O<sub><small>2</small></sub>), nitrogen (N<sub><small>2</small></sub>), and other elements. The clouds have a mean density of 10<sup><small>–6</small></sup> particles/cm³. Its central regions are relatively denser.
  
 
A trinary star systems lie at its core:
 
A trinary star systems lie at its core:
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Hex Location: 1007 [[Coro Sector]]. 2 Gas Giants.
  
 
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Hex Location: 1007 [[Coro Sector]]. 2 Gas Giants.
 
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br>
 
This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br>
''[[Charted Space]]:''
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''[[Uncharted Space]]:''
 
* [[Coro Sector]]
 
* [[Coro Sector]]
 
** [[Unnamed Subsector]]
 
** [[Unnamed Subsector]]

Latest revision as of 23:11, 20 January 2019

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The Greater Shell Nebula is a reflection nebula located in the central part of Coro Sector, within the Empty Stars.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Greater Shell Nebula is a large dim group of gases and dark clouds measuring around seven parsecs coreward-rimward by around six parsecs spinward-trailing. The nebula has a large "tail" extending for nearly five parsecs to rimward.

  • It is classified as a reflection nebula and is primarily formed of ionized gases, thrown off by the stars at its center many millennia ago.
  • The gases consist of about 90% hydrogen (H2), with the remainder made up of helium (He), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), and other elements. The clouds have a mean density of 10–6 particles/cm³. Its central regions are relatively denser.

A trinary star systems lie at its core:

Hex Location: 1007 Coro Sector. 2 Gas Giants.

Trinary Solar System[edit]

GSN1-abc Trinary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
GSN1-abc

A4 II

Primary Supergiant 11.6 8200 - 8800 1120
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.13771 2.77584 26.61 - 43.37 13.771 137.71
Orbit # 0 5 9 7 11
Remarks
None
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
GSN1-abc

G1 V

Secondary Main Sequence 1.03 5770 - 5860 1.109
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0049 0.0873 1 - 1.75 0.49 4.9
Orbit #  *  * 4 1 6
Remarks
None
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
GSN1-abc

M1 V

Tertiary Main Sequence 0.5 3620 - 3660 0.08839
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0023 0.0247 0.31 - 0.59 0.23 2.3
Orbit #  *  * 1 0 5
Remarks
None

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The positions and types of the stars present within the Greater Shell Nebula have been cataloged as part of the University of Selasia Spinward Survey. The nebula is named for its twisted conical shape, supposedly resembling a large seashell.

Image Repository[edit]

TravellerMap:
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Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:
Uncharted Space:

World Listing: 1105[edit]

The following systems and worlds are associated with this astrographic feature:

No world articles for Greater Shell Nebula


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