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What Type of Star Was the Saturn Nebula Originally?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Saturn Nebula formed from a low-mass star that ejected its outer layers.
  • This process creates a planetary nebula as the star sheds material.
  • Low-mass stars like this end their lives as white dwarfs.
  • The ejected gas forms the beautiful glowing nebula we see today.

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