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M57: The Ring Nebula . ... Credit Copyright: The Electronic Universe Project, Nelson Caldwell Explanation: A star with mass similar to that of our Sun will throw off its outer gasses after fusion has stopped in its core. Possibly the most visually spectacular of these planetary nebula is the pictured Ring Nebula. ... For more information on the Ring Nebula see The Electronic Universe Project's write-up. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...
... Each day we feature a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. July 27, 1995 . M57: The Ring Nebula Credit: The Electronic Universe Project, Nelson Caldwell . Explanation: A star with mass similar to that of our Sun will throw off its outer gasses after fusion has stopped in its core. ... For more information on the Ring Nebula see The Electronic Universe Project's write-up. ...