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Did the Saturn Nebula Originate From a Low-Mass Star?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The nebula was originally a low-mass star that ejected its outer layers.
  • This ejection formed the glowing nebula we see today.
  • The remaining core became a white dwarf star.
  • Planetary nebulae like this are the final fate of Sun-like stars.

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