June's Cosmic Word of the Day: Sunday, June 29
Term: Nebula
Definition: A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space.
Simple Explanation: It's a space cloud where stars are born.
Example: The Eagle Nebula forms new stars.
June's Sky Gem of the Night: Serpens (Caput)
What It Is: Constellation near Ophiuchus.
How to Locate: Look south (~9:30 PM). Serpens is ~30° up, near Ophiuchus.