Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 1998

Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1998 is “Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB). The original explanation runs about 81 words.

From the explanation

“What happens when a star runs out of nuclear fuel ? The center condenses into a white dwarf while the outer atmospheric layers are expelled into space and appear as a planetary nebula .”

— APOD editors, August 9, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 9, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 81 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-09-shapley-1-an-annular-planetary-nebula

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