Planetary Nebula

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Deep Sky Objects in constellation – visible in the UK

Let’s find out the meaning of the term – planetary nebula

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Deep Sky Objects in constellations – Visible from the UK

Deep Sky Objects in constellations – Visible from the UK

AndromedaAquariusAquilaAriesAuriga
BoötesCamelopardalisCancerCanes VenaticiCanis Major
Canis MinorCapricornusCassiopeiaCepheusComa Berenices
Corona BorealisCygnusDelphinusDracoEquuleus
GeminiHerculesLacertaLeoLeo Minor
LibraLynx LyraMonocerosOphiuchus
OrionPegasusPerseusPiscesSagitta
Serpens CaputSerpens CaudaSextansTaurusTriangulum
Ursa MajorUrsa MinorVirgoVulpecula
(44 constellations above are visible from the United Kingdom.)

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What is a planetary nebula?

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  • A planetary nebula is a nebula that is made up of gas and plasma.
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  • They are made by certain types of stars when they die.

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  • A planetary nebula is created when a star blows off its outer layers after it has run out of fuel to burn.
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  • Planetary Nebulae are the shells of gas and dust ejected from dying stars.

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  • These outer layers of gas expand into space, forming a nebula which is often the shape of a ring or bubble.

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