nebula

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At this stage, the nebula shines by reflecting light from its central star.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

It is the first, youngest, and closest pre-planetary nebula ever identified.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

And perfectly in time for Halloween, they captured a spooky, red-glowing nebula that looks just like a bat signal shining across the universe!

From Space Scoop • Oct. 31, 2025

The Andromeda nebula, M31, was a prominent example.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

Every planetary nebula is a token of a star in extremis.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan