Multiple Choice
When astronomers discuss a nebula, what are they talking about?
A) the Frisbee-shaped collection of gas that covers the entire Milky Way Galaxy
B) the cloud of comets that lies on the outskirts of the solar system
C) a giant cloud of gas and dust between or among the stars
D) a star surrounded by at least 8 planets and many moons
E) none of the above
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