June's Cosmic Word of the Day

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.