cosmic dust

• Kleine feste Partikel, die im Weltraum vorkommen und oft von Sternen, Kometen oder planetaren Trümmern stammen.

Fine particles of matter that exist in outer space, often originating from stars, comets, or planetary debris.

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   Tiny particles of solid matter, often less than a micrometer in size, that exist in space and are composed of elements like carbon, silicon, and iron.

   Interstellare Partikel

   • Cosmic dust is responsible for the beautiful nebulae visible through telescopes.
   • Scientists study cosmic dust to understand the formation of stars and planets.
   • The solar system contains a significant amount of cosmic dust from comets and asteroids.