What Is the Primary Visible Color of an Emission Nebula

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the primary visible color of an emission nebula?

• A) red due to the Ha line of hydrogen
• B) black, because of dust
• C) blue due to ionized helium atoms
• D) blue from the scattering of light off the tiny molecules
• E) red because of reddening by dust

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