Lesser Shell Nebula

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

Lesser Shell Nebula

The Lesser Shell Nebula is a relatively small dim group of gases and dark clouds measuring around 4 parsecs coreward-rimward by around 3 parsecs spinward-trailing.

• It is classified as a reflection nebula and is primarily formed of dust and ionized gases, thrown off by the star at the center of the Greater Shell Nebula 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 10²–10⁶ particles/cm³. Its central regions are relatively denser.

History

The position of the Lesser Shell Nebula has been cataloged as part of the University of Selasia Spinward Survey.

The nebula is a separated pocket of gas and dust located around two parsecs from the Greater Shell Nebula.

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science