2023 May 07 - The Helix Nebula from CFHT
Channel: APOD Podcast
Date: 07/05/2023

In today's image, we see the Helix Nebula, an example of a planetary nebula. A planetary nebula is the end state of a star much like our own Sun. The outer layers are expelled out into space while the core compacts down to an extremely dense white dwarf. 

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