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A luminous shell of gas ejected from an old low-mass star is called a __________.

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This isn't Geography but it is Planetary nebula.

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A "luminous shell of gas" ejected from an "old low-mass star" is called a 'planetary nebula'.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • When the red giants stars are in the last stage of their life, they eject a colored ionized gas which forms a shell-like structure around the star.
  • This structure appears to have a ring shape. It exhibits colors like red, green and blue.
  • The term 'planetary' in 'Planetary Nebula' is believed to be debatable by a number of astronomers because the planetary nebulas are related to dying stars, not planets.
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