planetary nebulae

A form of planetary nebula — A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of planetary nebula
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planetary nebulae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/planetary%20nebulae

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“planetary nebulae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/planetary%20nebulae. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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