Synopsis
A 3-D model of the Helix Nebula shows a structure much more complex than suspected. The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula, created when gas is expelled by a dying, Sun-sized star. The star becomes a white dwarf -- look for it in the center of the Helix.
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- Helix Nebula
- Hubble Space Telescope
- HubbleSite
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