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What Is the Apparent Magnitude of the Central White Dwarf in the Saturn Nebula?

đź’ˇ The Answer

  • The central star is a bright white dwarf with apparent magnitude 11.5.
  • This magnitude makes it visible in moderate-sized amateur telescopes.
  • Magnitude 11.5 is relatively faint but still observable.
  • This white dwarf is the remnant of the original low-mass star.

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