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Red Rectangle (Proto-Planetary Nebula)

July 6, 2003
Last updated: September 6, 2024

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Distance from Earth ： 2300 Light years
Detail ： This star is a red giant at the moment and it will end its life when it turns into a planetary nebula. The name ' Red Rectangle' comes from the star's appearance.

Constellation : Monoceros

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