Why do Planetary Nebulae Look the Way They Do?

Why do Planetary Nebulae Look the Way They Do?
By Evan Gough

Planetary nebulae are the most beautiful objects in the night sky. Their gossamer shells of gas are otherworldly and evocative. They captivate the eye, and viewers need no scientific knowledge to get drawn in. How are they created, and why do they look so beautiful? First of all, if you don’t know already, planetary nebulae …

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January 26, 2021 at 02:53AM
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