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Is the Saturn Nebula a planetary nebula?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Saturn Nebula is classified as a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquarius.
  • It was formed from a low-mass star that ejected its outer layers into space.
  • The central star is now a white dwarf with an apparent magnitude of 11.5.
  • Planetary nebulae are not related to planets; the name is historical.

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