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Shaping of planetary nebulae

Journal Article · · Sky Telesc.; (United States)
The phases of stellar evolution and the development of planetary nebulae are examined. The relation between planetary nebulae and red giants is studied. Spherical and nonspherical cases of shaping planetaries with stellar winds are described. CCD images of nebulae are analyzed, and it is determined that the shape of planetary nebulae depends on ionization levels. Consideration is given to calculating the distances of planetaries using radio images, and molecular hydrogen envelopes which support the wind-shaping model of planetary nebulae.
Research Organization:
Washington Univ., Seattle
OSTI ID:
6399575
Journal Information:
Sky Telesc.; (United States), Journal Name: Sky Telesc.; (United States) Vol. 73; ISSN SKTEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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