planetary nebula

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

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planetary nebula planetary nebulas planetary nebulae

Coined by William Herschel because of their apparent resemblance to the planet Uranus.

plerion nova remnant supernova remnant

preplanetary nebula protoplanetary nebula planetary nebula nucleus

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