The nebula that was ejected when the star died for the first time. (IMAGE)

University of Manchester

The nebula that was ejected when the star died for the first time.

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The nebula that was ejected when the star died for the first time. This is an ancient planetary nebula. In this image, the star itself is not visible as it was before the brightening started. Credit: ESO

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Credit: ESO

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