RN in Astronomy Meaning

The RN meaning in Astronomy terms is "Reflection Nebula". There are 2 related meanings of the RN Astronomy abbreviation.

RN on Astronomy Full Forms

  1. Reflection Nebula In astronomy, reflection nebula are clouds of interstellar dust which reflect the light of a nearby star or stars. The energy from the nearby stars is insufficient to ionize the gas of the nebula to create an emission nebula, but is enough to give sufficient scattering to make the dust visible.
  2. Reflection Nebulosity

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does RN stand for Astronomy?

    RN stands for Reflection Nebula in Astronomy terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Reflection Nebula in Astronomy?

    The short form of "Reflection Nebula" is RN for Astronomy.

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