Is the central star of the Saturn Nebula a white dwarf?

💡 The Answer

• The central star is now a white dwarf with an apparent magnitude of 11.5.
• It was originally a low‑mass star that ejected its layers to form the nebula.
• White dwarfs are the dense, hot remnants of stars like the Sun.
• Its faint magnitude makes it challenging to see directly in small telescopes.