Latest about planetary nebula
Scientists reveal Southern Ring Nebula's unexpected structure: 'We were amazed'
The molecular gas ejected by a dying star within the Southern Ring Nebula will one day be recycled into a new generation of stars and planets.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals how stellar blasts of radiation stunt planet birth
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered how massive stars sculpt planetary systems and stunt planet birth with bombardments of harsh radiation.
Astronomers pierce cosmic dust of 'Jewel Bug Nebula' to study anatomy of a dying star
The new spectrograph, named IGRINS-2, will probe regions of star-birth and star-death, as well as observe exoplanets and track the evolution of galaxies.
Dead star at heart of cosmic graveyard predicts the sun's fate
Scientists have studied a planetary nebula in Messier 37, as though it were a cosmic crime scene, to determine how the dead star at its heart lived and died.
Astronomers discover thousands of active red galaxy hearts with powerful radio signals
The radio signals hint at an important evolutionary step in the lives of galaxies.
James Webb Space Telescope offers a mesmerizing look at the Ring Nebula (photos)
The James Webb Space Telescope strikes again, this time with a beautiful new view of a famous planetary nebula. But don't be fooled — none of this has anything to do with planets.
Weird cosmic object identified as the remains of an exploded dead star
A distant cosmic object that has puzzled astronomers since 2005 has turned out to be the remains of a dying star that lost its outer layers in a massive supernova explosion.
An ancient red giant star created a rare 'bipolar' nebula as it died (photo)
A dying red giant star and the remains of a stellar companion it shredded long ago have created a rare and short-lived planetary nebula that resembles an overflowing cosmic jug.
