A planetary nebula is a type of astronomical object formed from the outer layers of a dying star, specifically a star similar in size to our Sun that has exhausted the nuclear fuel in its core. When such a star begins to end its life, it undergoes a series of changes: 1. **Red Giant Phase**: The star expands into a red giant, causing it to shed its outer layers into space.
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