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